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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.15, 23,980.41 and 9,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.15, 23,980.41 and 9,979.17 is: 14,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.15 : 23,980.41 = 9,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.15/23,980.41 = 9,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.15x = 23,980.41 × 9,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.15x = 239,304,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,304,588.06/15,969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.43

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