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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.91, 23,961.62 and 9,397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.91, 23,961.62 and 9,397.62 is: 14,103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.91 : 23,961.62 = 9,397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.91/23,961.62 = 9,397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.91x = 23,961.62 × 9,397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.91x = 225,182,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,182,222.84/15,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.94

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