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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,629.58, 23,427.90 and 9,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,629.58, 23,427.90 and 9,706.50 is: 14,549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,629.58 : 23,427.90 = 9,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,629.58/23,427.90 = 9,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,629.58x = 23,427.90 × 9,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,629.58x = 227,402,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,402,911.35/15,629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.52

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