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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.15, 23,784.21 and 9,622.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.15, 23,784.21 and 9,622.56 is: 14,426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.15 : 23,784.21 = 9,622.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.15/23,784.21 = 9,622.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.15x = 23,784.21 × 9,622.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.15x = 228,864,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,864,987.78/15,864.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,426.55

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