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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.83, 23,765.48 and 9,624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.83, 23,765.48 and 9,624.41 is: 14,419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.83 : 23,765.48 = 9,624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.83/23,765.48 = 9,624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.83x = 23,765.48 × 9,624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.83x = 228,728,723.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,728,723.37/15,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.16

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