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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.33, 23,839.52 and 9,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.33, 23,839.52 and 9,633.43 is: 14,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.33 : 23,839.52 = 9,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.33/23,839.52 = 9,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.33x = 23,839.52 × 9,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.33x = 229,656,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,656,328.79/15,870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,470.80

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