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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.84, 23,775.90 and 9,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.84, 23,775.90 and 9,589.48 is: 14,389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.84 : 23,775.90 = 9,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.84/23,775.90 = 9,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.84x = 23,775.90 × 9,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.84x = 227,998,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,998,517.53/15,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.45

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