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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,805.13, 23,696.75 and 9,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,805.13, 23,696.75 and 9,566.71 is: 14,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,805.13 : 23,696.75 = 9,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,805.13/23,696.75 = 9,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,805.13x = 23,696.75 × 9,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,805.13x = 226,699,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,699,899.87/15,805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,343.44

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