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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.18, 23,410.35 and 9,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.18, 23,410.35 and 9,406.04 is: 14,109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.18 : 23,410.35 = 9,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.18/23,410.35 = 9,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.18x = 23,410.35 × 9,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.18x = 220,198,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,198,571.46/15,606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.70

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