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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.66, 23,904.48 and 9,628.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.66, 23,904.48 and 9,628.91 is: 14,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.66 : 23,904.48 = 9,628.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.66/23,904.48 = 9,628.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.66x = 23,904.48 × 9,628.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.66x = 230,174,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,174,152.97/15,957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,424.06

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