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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.50, 23,303.13 and 9,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.50, 23,303.13 and 9,297.24 is: 13,945.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.50 : 23,303.13 = 9,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.50/23,303.13 = 9,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.50x = 23,303.13 × 9,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.50x = 216,654,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,654,792.36/15,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.79

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