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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,847.59, 23,759.60 and 9,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,847.59, 23,759.60 and 9,606.06 is: 14,401.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847.59 : 23,759.60 = 9,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847.59/23,759.60 = 9,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847.59x = 23,759.60 × 9,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847.59x = 228,236,095.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,236,095.15/15,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,401.94

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