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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.20, 23,304.30 and 9,631.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.20, 23,304.30 and 9,631.30 is: 14,446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.20 : 23,304.30 = 9,631.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.20/23,304.30 = 9,631.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.20x = 23,304.30 × 9,631.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.20x = 224,450,704.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,450,704.59/15,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,446.95

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