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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,693.91, 23,540.83 and 9,854.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,693.91, 23,540.83 and 9,854.62 is: 14,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693.91 : 23,540.83 = 9,854.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693.91/23,540.83 = 9,854.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693.91x = 23,540.83 × 9,854.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693.91x = 231,985,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,985,934.13/15,693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,781.91

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