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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.27, 23,868.23 and 9,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.27, 23,868.23 and 9,674.01 is: 14,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.27 : 23,868.23 = 9,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.27/23,868.23 = 9,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.27x = 23,868.23 × 9,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.27x = 230,901,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901,447.33/15,912.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,510.91

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