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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,772.44, 23,619.78 and 9,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,772.44, 23,619.78 and 9,914.52 is: 14,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,772.44 : 23,619.78 = 9,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,772.44/23,619.78 = 9,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,772.44x = 23,619.78 × 9,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,772.44x = 234,178,781.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,178,781.21/15,772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.34

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