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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.01, 23,314.38 and 9,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.01, 23,314.38 and 9,304.76 is: 13,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.01 : 23,314.38 = 9,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.01/23,314.38 = 9,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.01x = 23,314.38 × 9,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.01x = 216,934,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,934,710.45/15,543.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.06

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