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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.60, 23,418.48 and 9,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.60, 23,418.48 and 9,741.44 is: 14,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.60 : 23,418.48 = 9,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.60/23,418.48 = 9,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.60x = 23,418.48 × 9,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.60x = 228,129,717.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,129,717.81/15,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.26

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