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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.69, 23,397.84 and 9,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.69, 23,397.84 and 9,359.17 is: 14,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.69 : 23,397.84 = 9,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.69/23,397.84 = 9,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.69x = 23,397.84 × 9,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.69x = 218,984,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,984,362.19/15,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.24

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