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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.20, 23,347.44 and 9,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.20, 23,347.44 and 9,734.04 is: 14,572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.20 : 23,347.44 = 9,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.20/23,347.44 = 9,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.20x = 23,347.44 × 9,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.20x = 227,264,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,264,914.86/15,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,572.75

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