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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,654.72, 23,426.66 and 9,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,654.72, 23,426.66 and 9,734.40 is: 14,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,654.72 : 23,426.66 = 9,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,654.72/23,426.66 = 9,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,654.72x = 23,426.66 × 9,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,654.72x = 228,044,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,044,417.60/15,654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.13

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