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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.62, 23,628.87 and 9,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.62, 23,628.87 and 9,606.66 is: 14,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.62 : 23,628.87 = 9,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.62/23,628.87 = 9,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.62x = 23,628.87 × 9,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.62x = 226,994,520.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,994,520.27/15,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.94

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