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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.40, 23,306.36 and 9,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.40, 23,306.36 and 9,301.44 is: 13,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.40 : 23,306.36 = 9,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.40/23,306.36 = 9,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.40x = 23,306.36 × 9,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.40x = 216,782,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,782,709.16/15,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.01

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