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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.71, 23,352.45 and 9,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.71, 23,352.45 and 9,340.89 is: 13,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.71 : 23,352.45 = 9,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.71/23,352.45 = 9,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.71x = 23,352.45 × 9,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.71x = 218,132,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,132,666.68/15,595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.71

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