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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.03, 23,628.27 and 9,516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.03, 23,628.27 and 9,516.90 is: 14,259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.03 : 23,628.27 = 9,516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.03/23,628.27 = 9,516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.03x = 23,628.27 × 9,516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.03x = 224,867,835.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,867,835.18/15,770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.19

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