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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,846.09, 23,757.35 and 9,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,846.09, 23,757.35 and 9,604.56 is: 14,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,846.09 : 23,757.35 = 9,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,846.09/23,757.35 = 9,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,846.09x = 23,757.35 × 9,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,846.09x = 228,178,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,178,845.49/15,846.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,399.69

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