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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.41, 23,389.19 and 9,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.41, 23,389.19 and 9,674.05 is: 14,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.41 : 23,389.19 = 9,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.41/23,389.19 = 9,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.41x = 23,389.19 × 9,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.41x = 226,268,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,268,193.52/15,597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.78

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