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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.52, 23,950.71 and 9,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.52, 23,950.71 and 9,730.14 is: 14,596.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.52 : 23,950.71 = 9,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.52/23,950.71 = 9,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.52x = 23,950.71 × 9,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.52x = 233,043,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,043,761.40/15,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.69

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