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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.48, 23,257.81 and 9,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.48, 23,257.81 and 9,307.90 is: 13,927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.48 : 23,257.81 = 9,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.48/23,257.81 = 9,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.48x = 23,257.81 × 9,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.48x = 216,481,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,481,369.70/15,543.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.47

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