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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,598.41, 23,390.69 and 9,675.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,598.41, 23,390.69 and 9,675.05 is: 14,508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598.41 : 23,390.69 = 9,675.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598.41/23,390.69 = 9,675.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598.41x = 23,390.69 × 9,675.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598.41x = 226,306,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,306,095.28/15,598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.28

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