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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.82, 23,314.08 and 9,304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.82, 23,314.08 and 9,304.59 is: 13,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.82 : 23,314.08 = 9,304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.82/23,314.08 = 9,304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.82x = 23,314.08 × 9,304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.82x = 216,927,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,927,955.63/15,542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.80

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