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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.37, 23,770.59 and 9,626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.37, 23,770.59 and 9,626.30 is: 14,423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.37 : 23,770.59 = 9,626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.37/23,770.59 = 9,626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.37x = 23,770.59 × 9,626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.37x = 228,822,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,822,758.35/15,864.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.69

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