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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.59, 23,371.85 and 9,727.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.59, 23,371.85 and 9,727.37 is: 14,594.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.59 : 23,371.85 = 9,727.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.59/23,371.85 = 9,727.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.59x = 23,371.85 × 9,727.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.59x = 227,346,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,346,575.58/15,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,594.46

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