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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.51, 23,602.13 and 9,497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.51, 23,602.13 and 9,497.04 is: 14,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.51 : 23,602.13 = 9,497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.51/23,602.13 = 9,497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.51x = 23,602.13 × 9,497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.51x = 224,150,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,150,325.21/15,755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.79

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