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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,705.02, 23,561.64 and 9,124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,705.02, 23,561.64 and 9,124.89 is: 13,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,705.02 : 23,561.64 = 9,124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,705.02/23,561.64 = 9,124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,705.02x = 23,561.64 × 9,124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,705.02x = 214,997,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,997,373.22/15,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.73

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