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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.81, 23,300.60 and 9,295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.81, 23,300.60 and 9,295.55 is: 13,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.81 : 23,300.60 = 9,295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.81/23,300.60 = 9,295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.81x = 23,300.60 × 9,295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.81x = 216,591,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,591,729.35/15,533.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.25

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