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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,776.62, 23,630.37 and 9,607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,776.62, 23,630.37 and 9,607.66 is: 14,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,776.62 : 23,630.37 = 9,607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,776.62/23,630.37 = 9,607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,776.62x = 23,630.37 × 9,607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,776.62x = 227,032,560.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,032,560.63/15,776.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.44

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