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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.56, 23,460.04 and 9,811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.56, 23,460.04 and 9,811.27 is: 14,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.56 : 23,460.04 = 9,811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.56/23,460.04 = 9,811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.56x = 23,460.04 × 9,811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.56x = 230,172,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,172,786.65/15,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.00

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