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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.03, 23,399.48 and 9,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.03, 23,399.48 and 9,356.58 is: 14,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.03 : 23,399.48 = 9,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.03/23,399.48 = 9,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.03x = 23,399.48 × 9,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.03x = 218,938,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,938,942.80/15,598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.32

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