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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.37, 23,772.09 and 9,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.37, 23,772.09 and 9,627.30 is: 14,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.37 : 23,772.09 = 9,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.37/23,772.09 = 9,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.37x = 23,772.09 × 9,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.37x = 228,861,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,861,042.06/15,865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.19

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