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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.45, 23,017.64 and 9,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.45, 23,017.64 and 9,795.60 is: 14,667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.45 : 23,017.64 = 9,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.45/23,017.64 = 9,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.45x = 23,017.64 × 9,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.45x = 225,471,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471,545.41/15,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.25

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