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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.08, 23,754.34 and 9,602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.08, 23,754.34 and 9,602.56 is: 14,396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.08 : 23,754.34 = 9,602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.08/23,754.34 = 9,602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.08x = 23,754.34 × 9,602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.08x = 228,102,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,102,475.11/15,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,396.70

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