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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.91, 23,539.33 and 9,853.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.91, 23,539.33 and 9,853.62 is: 14,780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.91 : 23,539.33 = 9,853.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.91/23,539.33 = 9,853.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.91x = 23,539.33 × 9,853.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.91x = 231,947,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,947,612.87/15,692.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,780.41

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