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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.62, 23,396.25 and 9,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.62, 23,396.25 and 9,358.11 is: 14,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.62 : 23,396.25 = 9,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.62/23,396.25 = 9,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.62x = 23,396.25 × 9,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.62x = 218,944,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,944,681.09/15,593.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.66

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