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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.38, 23,415.47 and 9,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.38, 23,415.47 and 9,370.74 is: 14,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.38 : 23,415.47 = 9,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.38/23,415.47 = 9,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.38x = 23,415.47 × 9,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.38x = 219,420,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,420,357.44/15,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.66

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