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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.02, 23,964.96 and 9,739.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.02, 23,964.96 and 9,739.64 is: 14,610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.02 : 23,964.96 = 9,739.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.02/23,964.96 = 9,739.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.02x = 23,964.96 × 9,739.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.02x = 233,410,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,410,083.01/15,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.94

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