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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.70, 23,707.23 and 9,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.70, 23,707.23 and 9,571.15 is: 14,362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.70 : 23,707.23 = 9,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.70/23,707.23 = 9,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.70x = 23,707.23 × 9,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.70x = 226,905,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,905,454.41/15,798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.29

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