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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,532.49, 23,298.64 and 9,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,532.49, 23,298.64 and 9,294.24 is: 13,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,532.49 : 23,298.64 = 9,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,532.49/23,298.64 = 9,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,532.49x = 23,298.64 × 9,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,532.49x = 216,543,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,543,215.97/15,532.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.31

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