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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.97, 23,941.30 and 9,719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.97, 23,941.30 and 9,719.22 is: 14,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.97 : 23,941.30 = 9,719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.97/23,941.30 = 9,719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.97x = 23,941.30 × 9,719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.97x = 232,690,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,690,616.15/15,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.77

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