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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.95, 23,670.21 and 9,957.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.95, 23,670.21 and 9,957.26 is: 14,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.95 : 23,670.21 = 9,957.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.95/23,670.21 = 9,957.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.95x = 23,670.21 × 9,957.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.95x = 235,690,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,690,354.21/15,812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.90

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