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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,628.39, 23,437.12 and 9,696.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,628.39, 23,437.12 and 9,696.16 is: 14,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,628.39 : 23,437.12 = 9,696.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,628.39/23,437.12 = 9,696.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,628.39x = 23,437.12 × 9,696.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,628.39x = 227,249,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,249,984.13/15,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.84

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