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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.40, 23,498.10 and 9,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.40, 23,498.10 and 9,751.80 is: 14,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.40 : 23,498.10 = 9,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.40/23,498.10 = 9,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.40x = 23,498.10 × 9,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.40x = 229,148,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,148,771.58/15,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.70

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