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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.78, 23,609.82 and 9,508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.78, 23,609.82 and 9,508.82 is: 14,248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.78 : 23,609.82 = 9,508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.78/23,609.82 = 9,508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.78x = 23,609.82 × 9,508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.78x = 224,501,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,501,528.61/15,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.84

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