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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.60, 23,694.78 and 9,124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.60, 23,694.78 and 9,124.52 is: 13,688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.60 : 23,694.78 = 9,124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.60/23,694.78 = 9,124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.60x = 23,694.78 × 9,124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.60x = 216,203,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,203,494.01/15,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.44

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