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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,877.58, 23,811.59 and 9,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,877.58, 23,811.59 and 9,963.44 is: 14,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,877.58 : 23,811.59 = 9,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,877.58/23,811.59 = 9,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,877.58x = 23,811.59 × 9,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,877.58x = 237,245,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,245,348.27/15,877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.16

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