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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,504.20, 23,256.30 and 9,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,504.20, 23,256.30 and 9,283.40 is: 13,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,504.20 : 23,256.30 = 9,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,504.20/23,256.30 = 9,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,504.20x = 23,256.30 × 9,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,504.20x = 215,897,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,897,535.42/15,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.10

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