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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.03, 23,367.69 and 9,345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.03, 23,367.69 and 9,345.57 is: 14,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.03 : 23,367.69 = 9,345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.03/23,367.69 = 9,345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.03x = 23,367.69 × 9,345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.03x = 218,384,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,384,382.63/15,573.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,023.24

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