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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,599.46, 23,404.68 and 9,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,599.46, 23,404.68 and 9,749.28 is: 14,627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,599.46 : 23,404.68 = 9,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,599.46/23,404.68 = 9,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,599.46x = 23,404.68 × 9,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,599.46x = 228,178,778.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,178,778.63/15,599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.35

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