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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.86, 23,425.59 and 9,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.86, 23,425.59 and 9,771.02 is: 14,646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.86 : 23,425.59 = 9,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.86/23,425.59 = 9,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.86x = 23,425.59 × 9,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.86x = 228,891,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,891,908.40/15,627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,646.40

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