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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.06, 23,784.30 and 9,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.06, 23,784.30 and 9,625.44 is: 14,431.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.06 : 23,784.30 = 9,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.06/23,784.30 = 9,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.06x = 23,784.30 × 9,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.06x = 228,934,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,934,352.59/15,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.01

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