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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.01, 23,939.84 and 9,718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.01, 23,939.84 and 9,718.23 is: 14,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.01 : 23,939.84 = 9,718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.01/23,939.84 = 9,718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.01x = 23,939.84 × 9,718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.01x = 232,652,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,652,955.43/15,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,566.29

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