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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.06, 23,303.96 and 9,297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.06, 23,303.96 and 9,297.80 is: 13,946.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.06 : 23,303.96 = 9,297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.06/23,303.96 = 9,297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.06x = 23,303.96 × 9,297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.06x = 216,675,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,675,559.29/15,536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.62

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