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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.05, 23,574.44 and 9,786.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.05, 23,574.44 and 9,786.11 is: 14,684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.05 : 23,574.44 = 9,786.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.05/23,574.44 = 9,786.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.05x = 23,574.44 × 9,786.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.05x = 230,701,969.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701,969.62/15,711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.06

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