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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.62, 23,394.75 and 9,357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.62, 23,394.75 and 9,357.11 is: 14,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.62 : 23,394.75 = 9,357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.62/23,394.75 = 9,357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.62x = 23,394.75 × 9,357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.62x = 218,907,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,907,132.20/15,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.15

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