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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,771.42, 23,668.47 and 9,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,771.42, 23,668.47 and 9,199.62 is: 13,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,771.42 : 23,668.47 = 9,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,771.42/23,668.47 = 9,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,771.42x = 23,668.47 × 9,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,771.42x = 217,740,929.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,740,929.98/15,771.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,806.04

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