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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,739.74, 23,607.93 and 9,878.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,739.74, 23,607.93 and 9,878.94 is: 14,817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,739.74 : 23,607.93 = 9,878.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,739.74/23,607.93 = 9,878.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,739.74x = 23,607.93 × 9,878.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,739.74x = 233,221,323.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,221,323.99/15,739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.36

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