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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.58, 23,304.36 and 9,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.58, 23,304.36 and 9,254.54 is: 13,881.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.58 : 23,304.36 = 9,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.58/23,304.36 = 9,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.58x = 23,304.36 × 9,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.58x = 215,671,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,671,131.79/15,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.51

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