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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.95, 23,621.70 and 9,527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.95, 23,621.70 and 9,527.21 is: 14,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.95 : 23,621.70 = 9,527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.95/23,621.70 = 9,527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.95x = 23,621.70 × 9,527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.95x = 225,048,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,048,896.46/15,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.32

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