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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.72, 23,365.94 and 9,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.72, 23,365.94 and 9,349.90 is: 14,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.72 : 23,365.94 = 9,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.72/23,365.94 = 9,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.72x = 23,365.94 × 9,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.72x = 218,469,202.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,469,202.41/15,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.20

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