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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.96, 23,757.30 and 9,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.96, 23,757.30 and 9,983.52 is: 14,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.96 : 23,757.30 = 9,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.96/23,757.30 = 9,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.96x = 23,757.30 × 9,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.96x = 237,181,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,181,479.70/15,834.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,978.34

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