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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,632.89, 23,443.88 and 9,700.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,632.89, 23,443.88 and 9,700.65 is: 14,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632.89 : 23,443.88 = 9,700.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632.89/23,443.88 = 9,700.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632.89x = 23,443.88 × 9,700.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632.89x = 227,420,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,420,826.02/15,632.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.59

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