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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.81, 23,305.10 and 9,298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.81, 23,305.10 and 9,298.55 is: 13,947.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.81 : 23,305.10 = 9,298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.81/23,305.10 = 9,298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.81x = 23,305.10 × 9,298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.81x = 216,703,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,703,474.59/15,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.75

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