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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,774.93, 23,630.20 and 9,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,774.93, 23,630.20 and 9,832.37 is: 14,728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,774.93 : 23,630.20 = 9,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,774.93/23,630.20 = 9,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,774.93x = 23,630.20 × 9,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,774.93x = 232,340,726.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,340,726.84/15,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,728.48

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