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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.65, 23,541.96 and 9,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.65, 23,541.96 and 9,855.36 is: 14,783.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.65 : 23,541.96 = 9,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.65/23,541.96 = 9,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.65x = 23,541.96 × 9,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.65x = 232,014,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,014,490.91/15,694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,783.03

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