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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,683.43, 23,494.39 and 9,095.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,683.43, 23,494.39 and 9,095.78 is: 13,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,683.43 : 23,494.39 = 9,095.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,683.43/23,494.39 = 9,095.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,683.43x = 23,494.39 × 9,095.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,683.43x = 213,699,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,699,802.67/15,683.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.83

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