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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,605.65, 23,414.39 and 9,370.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,605.65, 23,414.39 and 9,370.02 is: 14,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,605.65 : 23,414.39 = 9,370.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,605.65/23,414.39 = 9,370.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,605.65x = 23,414.39 × 9,370.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,605.65x = 219,393,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,393,255.74/15,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.58

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