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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.36, 23,427.84 and 9,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.36, 23,427.84 and 9,772.52 is: 14,648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.36 : 23,427.84 = 9,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.36/23,427.84 = 9,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.36x = 23,427.84 × 9,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.36x = 228,949,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,949,034.96/15,629.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,648.65

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