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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,769.15, 23,625.02 and 9,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,769.15, 23,625.02 and 9,175.34 is: 13,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769.15 : 23,625.02 = 9,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769.15/23,625.02 = 9,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769.15x = 23,625.02 × 9,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769.15x = 216,767,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,767,673.01/15,769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,746.32

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