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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.60, 23,464.10 and 9,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.60, 23,464.10 and 9,075.66 is: 13,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.60 : 23,464.10 = 9,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.60/23,464.10 = 9,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.60x = 23,464.10 × 9,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.60x = 212,952,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,952,148.43/15,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.26

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