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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,682.46, 23,530.26 and 9,764.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,682.46, 23,530.26 and 9,764.30 is: 14,650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682.46 : 23,530.26 = 9,764.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682.46/23,530.26 = 9,764.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682.46x = 23,530.26 × 9,764.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682.46x = 229,756,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,756,400.07/15,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,650.54

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