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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,575.51, 23,368.73 and 9,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,575.51, 23,368.73 and 9,725.28 is: 14,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,575.51 : 23,368.73 = 9,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,575.51/23,368.73 = 9,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,575.51x = 23,368.73 × 9,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,575.51x = 227,267,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,267,393.87/15,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.33

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