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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.01, 23,134.82 and 9,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.01, 23,134.82 and 9,589.59 is: 14,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.01 : 23,134.82 = 9,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.01/23,134.82 = 9,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.01x = 23,134.82 × 9,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.01x = 221,853,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,853,390.58/15,407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.51

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