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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.84, 24,025.38 and 9,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.84, 24,025.38 and 9,683.48 is: 14,544.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.84 : 24,025.38 = 9,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.84/24,025.38 = 9,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.84x = 24,025.38 × 9,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.84x = 232,649,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,649,286.72/15,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.36

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