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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.62, 23,191.05 and 9,637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.62, 23,191.05 and 9,637.13 is: 14,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.62 : 23,191.05 = 9,637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.62/23,191.05 = 9,637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.62x = 23,191.05 × 9,637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.62x = 223,495,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,495,257.80/15,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.69

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