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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,766.37, 23,625.76 and 9,519.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,766.37, 23,625.76 and 9,519.45 is: 14,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,766.37 : 23,625.76 = 9,519.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,766.37/23,625.76 = 9,519.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,766.37x = 23,625.76 × 9,519.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,766.37x = 224,904,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,904,241.03/15,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,264.81

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