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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.83, 23,546.34 and 9,115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.83, 23,546.34 and 9,115.36 is: 13,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.83 : 23,546.34 = 9,115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.83/23,546.34 = 9,115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.83x = 23,546.34 × 9,115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.83x = 214,633,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,633,306.92/15,694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.41

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