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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.04, 23,696.90 and 9,537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.04, 23,696.90 and 9,537.99 is: 14,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.04 : 23,696.90 = 9,537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.04/23,696.90 = 9,537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.04x = 23,696.90 × 9,537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.04x = 226,020,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,020,795.23/15,775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.75

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