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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.23, 23,903.71 and 9,701.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.23, 23,903.71 and 9,701.24 is: 14,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.23 : 23,903.71 = 9,701.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.23/23,903.71 = 9,701.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.23x = 23,903.71 × 9,701.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.23x = 231,895,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,895,483.83/15,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,535.04

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