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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.48, 23,401.74 and 9,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.48, 23,401.74 and 9,747.24 is: 14,624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.48 : 23,401.74 = 9,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.48/23,401.74 = 9,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.48x = 23,401.74 × 9,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.48x = 228,102,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,102,376.20/15,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,624.31

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