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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,645.69, 23,437.27 and 9,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,645.69, 23,437.27 and 9,402.32 is: 14,084.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,645.69 : 23,437.27 = 9,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,645.69/23,437.27 = 9,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,645.69x = 23,437.27 × 9,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,645.69x = 220,364,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,364,782.81/15,645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.70

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