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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.58, 23,539.77 and 9,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.58, 23,539.77 and 9,839.34 is: 14,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.58 : 23,539.77 = 9,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.58/23,539.77 = 9,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.58x = 23,539.77 × 9,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.58x = 231,615,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,615,800.55/15,689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.40

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