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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,767.55, 23,624.56 and 9,514.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,767.55, 23,624.56 and 9,514.42 is: 14,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,767.55 : 23,624.56 = 9,514.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,767.55/23,624.56 = 9,514.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,767.55x = 23,624.56 × 9,514.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,767.55x = 224,774,071.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,774,071.87/15,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.48

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