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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,759.77, 23,615.82 and 9,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,759.77, 23,615.82 and 9,512.82 is: 14,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,759.77 : 23,615.82 = 9,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,759.77/23,615.82 = 9,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,759.77x = 23,615.82 × 9,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,759.77x = 224,653,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,653,044.81/15,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.85

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