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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.04, 23,802.12 and 9,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.04, 23,802.12 and 9,693.36 is: 14,561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.04 : 23,802.12 = 9,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.04/23,802.12 = 9,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.04x = 23,802.12 × 9,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.04x = 230,722,517.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,722,517.92/15,845.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,561.18

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