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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,623.35, 23,440.88 and 9,301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,623.35, 23,440.88 and 9,301.87 is: 13,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,623.35 : 23,440.88 = 9,301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,623.35/23,440.88 = 9,301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,623.35x = 23,440.88 × 9,301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,623.35x = 218,044,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,044,018.45/15,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.29

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