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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,786.09, 23,670.63 and 9,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,786.09, 23,670.63 and 9,553.14 is: 14,324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786.09 : 23,670.63 = 9,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786.09/23,670.63 = 9,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786.09x = 23,670.63 × 9,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786.09x = 226,128,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,128,842.28/15,786.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.56

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