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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.34, 23,313.33 and 9,304.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.34, 23,313.33 and 9,304.09 is: 13,956.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.34 : 23,313.33 = 9,304.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.34/23,313.33 = 9,304.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.34x = 23,313.33 × 9,304.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.34x = 216,909,320.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,909,320.52/15,542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.03

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