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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,770.15, 23,626.52 and 9,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,770.15, 23,626.52 and 9,176.34 is: 13,747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770.15 : 23,626.52 = 9,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770.15/23,626.52 = 9,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770.15x = 23,626.52 × 9,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770.15x = 216,804,980.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,804,980.54/15,770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.81

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