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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,708.36, 23,531.32 and 9,470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,708.36, 23,531.32 and 9,470.04 is: 14,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708.36 : 23,531.32 = 9,470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708.36/23,531.32 = 9,470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708.36x = 23,531.32 × 9,470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708.36x = 222,842,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,842,541.65/15,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,186.24

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