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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.89, 23,462.24 and 9,787.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.89, 23,462.24 and 9,787.53 is: 14,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.89 : 23,462.24 = 9,787.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.89/23,462.24 = 9,787.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.89x = 23,462.24 × 9,787.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.89x = 229,637,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,637,328.93/15,637.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.67

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