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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.70, 23,773.17 and 9,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.70, 23,773.17 and 9,607.88 is: 14,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.70 : 23,773.17 = 9,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.70/23,773.17 = 9,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.70x = 23,773.17 × 9,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.70x = 228,409,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,409,645.71/15,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,410.98

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