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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,706.24, 23,499.69 and 9,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,706.24, 23,499.69 and 9,680.74 is: 14,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706.24 : 23,499.69 = 9,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706.24/23,499.69 = 9,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706.24x = 23,499.69 × 9,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706.24x = 227,494,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,494,388.97/15,706.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,484.33

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