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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.62, 23,933.48 and 9,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.62, 23,933.48 and 9,543.02 is: 14,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.62 : 23,933.48 = 9,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.62/23,933.48 = 9,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.62x = 23,933.48 × 9,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.62x = 228,397,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,397,510.93/15,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,311.86

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