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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.57, 23,958.59 and 9,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.57, 23,958.59 and 9,393.17 is: 14,091.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.57 : 23,958.59 = 9,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.57/23,958.59 = 9,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.57x = 23,958.59 × 9,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.57x = 225,046,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,046,942.07/15,970.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.36

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