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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.07, 23,300.97 and 9,295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.07, 23,300.97 and 9,295.81 is: 13,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.07 : 23,300.97 = 9,295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.07/23,300.97 = 9,295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.07x = 23,300.97 × 9,295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.07x = 216,601,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,601,389.94/15,534.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.63

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