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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.04, 23,695.40 and 9,536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.04, 23,695.40 and 9,536.99 is: 14,326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.04 : 23,695.40 = 9,536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.04/23,695.40 = 9,536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.04x = 23,695.40 × 9,536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.04x = 225,982,875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,982,875.93/15,774.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.25

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