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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.62, 23,493.87 and 9,422.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.62, 23,493.87 and 9,422.93 is: 14,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.62 : 23,493.87 = 9,422.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.62/23,493.87 = 9,422.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.62x = 23,493.87 × 9,422.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.62x = 221,380,974.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,380,974.97/15,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.96

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