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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,675.30, 23,522.70 and 9,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,675.30, 23,522.70 and 9,763.80 is: 14,651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,675.30 : 23,522.70 = 9,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,675.30/23,522.70 = 9,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,675.30x = 23,522.70 × 9,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,675.30x = 229,670,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,670,886.66/15,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,651.77

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