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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.09, 23,312.96 and 9,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.09, 23,312.96 and 9,303.84 is: 13,955.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.09 : 23,312.96 = 9,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.09/23,312.96 = 9,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.09x = 23,312.96 × 9,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.09x = 216,900,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,900,003.25/15,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.66

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