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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.98, 22,953.63 and 9,391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.98, 22,953.63 and 9,391.16 is: 14,058.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.98 : 22,953.63 = 9,391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.98/22,953.63 = 9,391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.98x = 22,953.63 × 9,391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.98x = 215,561,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,561,211.91/15,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.66

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