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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.64, 23,386.86 and 9,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.64, 23,386.86 and 9,737.28 is: 14,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.64 : 23,386.86 = 9,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.64/23,386.86 = 9,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.64x = 23,386.86 × 9,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.64x = 227,724,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,724,404.14/15,587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,609.29

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