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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.15, 23,563.74 and 9,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.15, 23,563.74 and 9,869.86 is: 14,804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.15 : 23,563.74 = 9,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.15/23,563.74 = 9,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.15x = 23,563.74 × 9,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.15x = 232,570,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,570,814.88/15,709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,804.80

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