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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.57, 23,613.98 and 9,509.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.57, 23,613.98 and 9,509.10 is: 14,256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.57 : 23,613.98 = 9,509.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.57/23,613.98 = 9,509.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.57x = 23,613.98 × 9,509.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.57x = 224,547,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,547,673.45/15,750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.48

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