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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,597.71, 23,355.45 and 9,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,597.71, 23,355.45 and 9,342.89 is: 13,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,597.71 : 23,355.45 = 9,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,597.71/23,355.45 = 9,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,597.71x = 23,355.45 × 9,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,597.71x = 218,207,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,207,400.25/15,597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.71

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