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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.20, 23,293.80 and 9,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.20, 23,293.80 and 9,308.40 is: 13,962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.20 : 23,293.80 = 9,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.20/23,293.80 = 9,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.20x = 23,293.80 × 9,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.20x = 216,828,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,828,007.92/15,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.60

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