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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,713.82, 23,574.87 and 9,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,713.82, 23,574.87 and 9,134.37 is: 13,703.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,713.82 : 23,574.87 = 9,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,713.82/23,574.87 = 9,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,713.82x = 23,574.87 × 9,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,713.82x = 215,341,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,341,610.97/15,713.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.96

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