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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.66, 23,544.96 and 9,857.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.66, 23,544.96 and 9,857.36 is: 14,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.66 : 23,544.96 = 9,857.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.66/23,544.96 = 9,857.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.66x = 23,544.96 × 9,857.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.66x = 232,091,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091,146.91/15,696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,786.02

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