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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.07, 23,325.92 and 9,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.07, 23,325.92 and 9,223.47 is: 13,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.07 : 23,325.92 = 9,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.07/23,325.92 = 9,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.07x = 23,325.92 × 9,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.07x = 215,145,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,145,963.70/15,537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.27

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