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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.76, 23,280.66 and 9,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.76, 23,280.66 and 9,684.60 is: 14,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.76 : 23,280.66 = 9,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.76/23,280.66 = 9,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.76x = 23,280.66 × 9,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.76x = 225,463,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,463,879.84/15,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,511.64

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