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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.02, 23,963.46 and 9,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.02, 23,963.46 and 9,738.64 is: 14,609.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.02 : 23,963.46 = 9,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.02/23,963.46 = 9,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.02x = 23,963.46 × 9,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.02x = 233,371,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371,510.09/15,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.44

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