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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.66, 23,117.61 and 9,590.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.66, 23,117.61 and 9,590.46 is: 14,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.66 : 23,117.61 = 9,590.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.66/23,117.61 = 9,590.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.66x = 23,117.61 × 9,590.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.66x = 221,708,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,708,514.00/15,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.98

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