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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.34, 23,311.83 and 9,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.34, 23,311.83 and 9,303.09 is: 13,954.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.34 : 23,311.83 = 9,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.34/23,311.83 = 9,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.34x = 23,311.83 × 9,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.34x = 216,872,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,872,052.55/15,541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.53

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