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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.50, 23,304.63 and 9,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.50, 23,304.63 and 9,298.24 is: 13,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.50 : 23,304.63 = 9,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.50/23,304.63 = 9,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.50x = 23,304.63 × 9,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.50x = 216,692,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,692,042.85/15,536.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.29

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