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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.36, 23,126.49 and 9,589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.36, 23,126.49 and 9,589.98 is: 14,374.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.36 : 23,126.49 = 9,589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.36/23,126.49 = 9,589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.36x = 23,126.49 × 9,589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.36x = 221,782,576.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,782,576.57/15,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,374.06

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