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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.02, 23,441.49 and 9,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.02, 23,441.49 and 9,773.78 is: 14,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.02 : 23,441.49 = 9,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.02/23,441.49 = 9,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.02x = 23,441.49 × 9,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.02x = 229,111,966.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,111,966.13/15,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.09

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