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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.57, 23,662.08 and 9,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.57, 23,662.08 and 9,539.44 is: 14,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.57 : 23,662.08 = 9,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.57/23,662.08 = 9,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.57x = 23,662.08 × 9,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.57x = 225,722,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,722,933.28/15,792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.98

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