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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.55, 23,681.40 and 9,554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.55, 23,681.40 and 9,554.23 is: 14,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.55 : 23,681.40 = 9,554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.55/23,681.40 = 9,554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.55x = 23,681.40 × 9,554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.55x = 226,257,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,257,542.32/15,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,324.13

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