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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.07, 23,299.47 and 9,294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.07, 23,299.47 and 9,294.81 is: 13,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.07 : 23,299.47 = 9,294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.07/23,299.47 = 9,294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.07x = 23,299.47 × 9,294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.07x = 216,564,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,564,146.75/15,533.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.13

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