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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.62, 23,660.37 and 9,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.62, 23,660.37 and 9,627.66 is: 14,420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.62 : 23,660.37 = 9,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.62/23,660.37 = 9,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.62x = 23,660.37 × 9,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.62x = 227,793,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,793,997.83/15,796.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,420.43

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