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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.67, 23,940.98 and 9,636.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.67, 23,940.98 and 9,636.81 is: 14,455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.67 : 23,940.98 = 9,636.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.67/23,940.98 = 9,636.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.67x = 23,940.98 × 9,636.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.67x = 230,714,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,714,675.47/15,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.20

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