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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,500.70, 23,251.05 and 9,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,500.70, 23,251.05 and 9,279.90 is: 13,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,500.70 : 23,251.05 = 9,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,500.70/23,251.05 = 9,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,500.70x = 23,251.05 × 9,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,500.70x = 215,767,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,767,418.90/15,500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,919.85

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