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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,659.12, 23,494.62 and 9,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,659.12, 23,494.62 and 9,423.44 is: 14,138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.12 : 23,494.62 = 9,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.12/23,494.62 = 9,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.12x = 23,494.62 × 9,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.12x = 221,400,141.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,400,141.89/15,659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.73

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