Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,740.96, 23,611.44 and 9,572
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,740.96, 23,611.44 and 9,572 is: 14,358
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,740.96 : 23,611.44 = 9,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,740.96/23,611.44 = 9,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,740.96x = 23,611.44 × 9,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,740.96x = 226,008,703.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,008,703.68/15,740.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,358
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