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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.36, 23,424.84 and 9,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.36, 23,424.84 and 9,770.52 is: 14,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.36 : 23,424.84 = 9,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.36/23,424.84 = 9,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.36x = 23,424.84 × 9,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.36x = 228,872,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,872,867.72/15,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,645.65

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