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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,646.80, 23,477.72 and 9,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,646.80, 23,477.72 and 9,722.08 is: 14,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,646.80 : 23,477.72 = 9,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,646.80/23,477.72 = 9,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,646.80x = 23,477.72 × 9,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,646.80x = 228,252,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,252,272.06/15,646.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.79

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