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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,741.74, 23,588.82 and 9,494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,741.74, 23,588.82 and 9,494.82 is: 14,227.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,741.74 : 23,588.82 = 9,494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,741.74/23,588.82 = 9,494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,741.74x = 23,588.82 × 9,494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,741.74x = 223,971,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971,599.91/15,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,227.88

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