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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.68, 23,392.38 and 9,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.68, 23,392.38 and 9,348.52 is: 14,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.68 : 23,392.38 = 9,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.68/23,392.38 = 9,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.68x = 23,392.38 × 9,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.68x = 218,684,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,684,132.28/15,608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.42

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