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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.69, 23,362.62 and 9,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.69, 23,362.62 and 9,676.02 is: 14,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.69 : 23,362.62 = 9,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.69/23,362.62 = 9,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.69x = 23,362.62 × 9,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.69x = 226,057,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,057,178.37/15,597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,492.99

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