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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.64, 23,618.68 and 9,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.64, 23,618.68 and 9,525.32 is: 14,262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.64 : 23,618.68 = 9,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.64/23,618.68 = 9,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.64x = 23,618.68 × 9,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.64x = 224,975,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,975,484.98/15,773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,262.75

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