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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,720.72, 23,573.79 and 9,148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,720.72, 23,573.79 and 9,148.79 is: 13,718.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720.72 : 23,573.79 = 9,148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720.72/23,573.79 = 9,148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720.72x = 23,573.79 × 9,148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720.72x = 215,671,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,671,536.35/15,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.94

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