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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.74, 23,535.46 and 9,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.74, 23,535.46 and 9,763.44 is: 14,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.74 : 23,535.46 = 9,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.74/23,535.46 = 9,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.74x = 23,535.46 × 9,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.74x = 229,786,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,786,975.53/15,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.57

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