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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.19, 23,663.48 and 9,568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.19, 23,663.48 and 9,568.44 is: 14,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.19 : 23,663.48 = 9,568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.19/23,663.48 = 9,568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.19x = 23,663.48 × 9,568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.19x = 226,422,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,422,540.73/15,812.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.49

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