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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.62, 23,399.25 and 9,360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.62, 23,399.25 and 9,360.11 is: 14,043.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.62 : 23,399.25 = 9,360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.62/23,399.25 = 9,360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.62x = 23,399.25 × 9,360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.62x = 219,019,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,019,436.92/15,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.65

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