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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.64, 23,445.36 and 9,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.64, 23,445.36 and 9,776.28 is: 14,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.64 : 23,445.36 = 9,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.64/23,445.36 = 9,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.64x = 23,445.36 × 9,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.64x = 229,208,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,208,404.06/15,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.80

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