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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.24, 23,502.69 and 9,682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.24, 23,502.69 and 9,682.74 is: 14,487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.24 : 23,502.69 = 9,682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.24/23,502.69 = 9,682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.24x = 23,502.69 × 9,682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.24x = 227,570,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,570,436.57/15,708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.33

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