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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,734.32, 23,562.56 and 9,873.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,734.32, 23,562.56 and 9,873.20 is: 14,785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734.32 : 23,562.56 = 9,873.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734.32/23,562.56 = 9,873.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734.32x = 23,562.56 × 9,873.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734.32x = 232,637,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,637,867.39/15,734.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.38

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