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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.54, 23,331.13 and 9,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.54, 23,331.13 and 9,226.94 is: 13,852.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.54 : 23,331.13 = 9,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.54/23,331.13 = 9,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.54x = 23,331.13 × 9,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.54x = 215,274,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,274,884.41/15,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.47

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