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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.96, 23,921.93 and 9,723.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.96, 23,921.93 and 9,723.75 is: 14,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.96 : 23,921.93 = 9,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.96/23,921.93 = 9,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.96x = 23,921.93 × 9,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.96x = 232,610,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,610,801.44/15,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.26

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