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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,816.69, 23,713.32 and 9,575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,816.69, 23,713.32 and 9,575.34 is: 14,355.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,816.69 : 23,713.32 = 9,575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,816.69/23,713.32 = 9,575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,816.69x = 23,713.32 × 9,575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,816.69x = 227,063,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,063,101.53/15,816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,355.92

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