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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,608.88, 23,355.72 and 9,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,608.88, 23,355.72 and 9,372.69 is: 14,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,608.88 : 23,355.72 = 9,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,608.88/23,355.72 = 9,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,608.88x = 23,355.72 × 9,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,608.88x = 218,905,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,905,923.29/15,608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,024.45

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