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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.01, 23,312.89 and 9,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.01, 23,312.89 and 9,303.76 is: 13,955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.01 : 23,312.89 = 9,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.01/23,312.89 = 9,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.01x = 23,312.89 × 9,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.01x = 216,897,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,897,370.38/15,542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.56

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