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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.68, 23,563.76 and 9,145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.68, 23,563.76 and 9,145.76 is: 13,692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.68 : 23,563.76 = 9,145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.68/23,563.76 = 9,145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.68x = 23,563.76 × 9,145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.68x = 215,508,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,508,493.66/15,739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.05

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