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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.36, 23,114.40 and 9,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.36, 23,114.40 and 9,577.60 is: 14,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.36 : 23,114.40 = 9,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.36/23,114.40 = 9,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.36x = 23,114.40 × 9,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.36x = 221,380,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,380,477.44/15,424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,352.65

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