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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.39, 23,472.23 and 9,747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.39, 23,472.23 and 9,747.61 is: 14,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.39 : 23,472.23 = 9,747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.39/23,472.23 = 9,747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.39x = 23,472.23 × 9,747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.39x = 228,798,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,798,036.45/15,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.52

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