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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.04, 23,035.59 and 9,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.04, 23,035.59 and 9,737.42 is: 14,587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.04 : 23,035.59 = 9,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.04/23,035.59 = 9,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.04x = 23,035.59 × 9,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.04x = 224,307,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,307,099.60/15,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.14

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