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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.72, 23,280.24 and 9,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.72, 23,280.24 and 9,676.32 is: 14,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.72 : 23,280.24 = 9,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.72/23,280.24 = 9,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.72x = 23,280.24 × 9,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.72x = 225,267,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,267,051.92/15,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.09

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