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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,768.26, 23,625.63 and 9,515.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,768.26, 23,625.63 and 9,515.14 is: 14,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,768.26 : 23,625.63 = 9,515.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,768.26/23,625.63 = 9,515.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,768.26x = 23,625.63 × 9,515.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,768.26x = 224,801,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,801,011.33/15,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.55

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