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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.08, 23,307.54 and 9,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.08, 23,307.54 and 9,994.68 is: 14,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.08 : 23,307.54 = 9,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.08/23,307.54 = 9,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.08x = 23,307.54 × 9,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.08x = 232,951,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,951,403.89/15,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.19

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