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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,602.95, 23,358.52 and 9,741.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,602.95, 23,358.52 and 9,741.79 is: 14,584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,602.95 : 23,358.52 = 9,741.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,602.95/23,358.52 = 9,741.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,602.95x = 23,358.52 × 9,741.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,602.95x = 227,553,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,553,796.55/15,602.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,584.02

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