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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.97, 23,372.42 and 9,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.97, 23,372.42 and 9,727.74 is: 14,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.97 : 23,372.42 = 9,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.97/23,372.42 = 9,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.97x = 23,372.42 × 9,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.97x = 227,360,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,360,776.29/15,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.02

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