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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,752.16, 23,633.60 and 9,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,752.16, 23,633.60 and 9,901.92 is: 14,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752.16 : 23,633.60 = 9,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752.16/23,633.60 = 9,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752.16x = 23,633.60 × 9,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752.16x = 234,018,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,018,016.51/15,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.25

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