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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.08, 23,769.24 and 9,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.08, 23,769.24 and 9,605.24 is: 14,407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.08 : 23,769.24 = 9,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.08/23,769.24 = 9,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.08x = 23,769.24 × 9,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.08x = 228,309,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,309,135.97/15,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,407.02

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