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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.32, 23,304.48 and 9,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.32, 23,304.48 and 9,378.88 is: 14,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.32 : 23,304.48 = 9,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.32/23,304.48 = 9,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.32x = 23,304.48 × 9,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.32x = 218,569,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,569,921.38/15,536.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.32

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