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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.69, 23,396.34 and 9,358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.69, 23,396.34 and 9,358.17 is: 14,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.69 : 23,396.34 = 9,358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.69/23,396.34 = 9,358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.69x = 23,396.34 × 9,358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.69x = 218,946,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,946,927.10/15,593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.74

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