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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.94, 23,585.73 and 9,075.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.94, 23,585.73 and 9,075.17 is: 13,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.94 : 23,585.73 = 9,075.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.94/23,585.73 = 9,075.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.94x = 23,585.73 × 9,075.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.94x = 214,044,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,044,509.32/15,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.68

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