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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.64, 23,395.86 and 9,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.64, 23,395.86 and 9,743.28 is: 14,618.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.64 : 23,395.86 = 9,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.64/23,395.86 = 9,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.64x = 23,395.86 × 9,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.64x = 227,952,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,952,414.82/15,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.29

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