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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.34, 23,531.37 and 9,469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.34, 23,531.37 and 9,469.99 is: 14,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.34 : 23,531.37 = 9,469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.34/23,531.37 = 9,469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.34x = 23,531.37 × 9,469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.34x = 222,841,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,841,838.59/15,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.21

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