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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,813.70, 23,671.34 and 9,958.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,813.70, 23,671.34 and 9,958.01 is: 14,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,813.70 : 23,671.34 = 9,958.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,813.70/23,671.34 = 9,958.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,813.70x = 23,671.34 × 9,958.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,813.70x = 235,719,272.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,719,272.29/15,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.02

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