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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,781.96, 23,674.04 and 9,548.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,781.96, 23,674.04 and 9,548.92 is: 14,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,781.96 : 23,674.04 = 9,548.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,781.96/23,674.04 = 9,548.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,781.96x = 23,674.04 × 9,548.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,781.96x = 226,061,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,061,514.04/15,781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.05

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