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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,748.26, 23,598.56 and 9,501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,748.26, 23,598.56 and 9,501.32 is: 14,237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,748.26 : 23,598.56 = 9,501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,748.26/23,598.56 = 9,501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,748.26x = 23,598.56 × 9,501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,748.26x = 224,217,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,217,470.10/15,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.60

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