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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,814.95, 23,673.21 and 9,959.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,814.95, 23,673.21 and 9,959.26 is: 14,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,814.95 : 23,673.21 = 9,959.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,814.95/23,673.21 = 9,959.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,814.95x = 23,673.21 × 9,959.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,814.95x = 235,767,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,767,653.42/15,814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,907.90

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