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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558, 23,278.68 and 9,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558, 23,278.68 and 9,687.12 is: 14,494.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558 : 23,278.68 = 9,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558/23,278.68 = 9,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558x = 23,278.68 × 9,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558x = 225,503,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,503,366.60/15,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,494.37

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