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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.15, 23,978.91 and 9,978.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.15, 23,978.91 and 9,978.17 is: 14,983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.15 : 23,978.91 = 9,978.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.15/23,978.91 = 9,978.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.15x = 23,978.91 × 9,978.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.15x = 239,265,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,265,640.39/15,968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.93

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