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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.05, 23,514.03 and 9,436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.05, 23,514.03 and 9,436.49 is: 14,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.05 : 23,514.03 = 9,436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.05/23,514.03 = 9,436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.05x = 23,514.03 × 9,436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.05x = 221,889,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,889,791.38/15,672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.32

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