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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.59, 23,041.56 and 9,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.59, 23,041.56 and 9,538.75 is: 14,326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.59 : 23,041.56 = 9,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.59/23,041.56 = 9,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.59x = 23,041.56 × 9,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.59x = 219,787,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,787,680.45/15,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.26

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