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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.06, 23,307.57 and 9,293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.06, 23,307.57 and 9,293.82 is: 13,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.06 : 23,307.57 = 9,293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.06/23,307.57 = 9,293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.06x = 23,307.57 × 9,293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.06x = 216,616,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,616,360.22/15,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.61

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