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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,835.73, 23,741.84 and 9,594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,835.73, 23,741.84 and 9,594.54 is: 14,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,835.73 : 23,741.84 = 9,594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,835.73/23,741.84 = 9,594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,835.73x = 23,741.84 × 9,594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,835.73x = 227,792,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,792,057.54/15,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.69

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