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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.69, 23,710.32 and 9,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.69, 23,710.32 and 9,573.34 is: 14,352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.69 : 23,710.32 = 9,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.69/23,710.32 = 9,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.69x = 23,710.32 × 9,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.69x = 226,986,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,986,940.05/15,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.91

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