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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.55, 23,684.40 and 9,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.55, 23,684.40 and 9,556.23 is: 14,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.55 : 23,684.40 = 9,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.55/23,684.40 = 9,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.55x = 23,684.40 × 9,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.55x = 226,333,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,333,573.81/15,797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,327.13

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