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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.08, 23,540.52 and 9,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.08, 23,540.52 and 9,839.84 is: 14,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.08 : 23,540.52 = 9,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.08/23,540.52 = 9,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.08x = 23,540.52 × 9,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.08x = 231,634,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,634,950.32/15,690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,763.15

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