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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,758.37, 23,606.01 and 9,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,758.37, 23,606.01 and 9,499.46 is: 14,230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,758.37 : 23,606.01 = 9,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,758.37/23,606.01 = 9,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,758.37x = 23,606.01 × 9,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,758.37x = 224,244,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244,229.72/15,758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,230.17

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