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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.17, 23,539.70 and 9,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.17, 23,539.70 and 9,853.88 is: 14,780.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.17 : 23,539.70 = 9,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.17/23,539.70 = 9,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.17x = 23,539.70 × 9,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.17x = 231,957,212.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,957,212.07/15,693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,780.78

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