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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.74, 23,447.48 and 9,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.74, 23,447.48 and 9,306.27 is: 13,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.74 : 23,447.48 = 9,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.74/23,447.48 = 9,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.74x = 23,447.48 × 9,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.74x = 218,208,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,208,533.17/15,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.90

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