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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,764.45, 23,604.96 and 9,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,764.45, 23,604.96 and 9,516.11 is: 14,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,764.45 : 23,604.96 = 9,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,764.45/23,604.96 = 9,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,764.45x = 23,604.96 × 9,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,764.45x = 224,627,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,627,395.91/15,764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.98

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