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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.70, 23,663.77 and 9,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.70, 23,663.77 and 9,540.56 is: 14,294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.70 : 23,663.77 = 9,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.70/23,663.77 = 9,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.70x = 23,663.77 × 9,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.70x = 225,765,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,765,652.82/15,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,294.67

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