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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.60, 23,315.40 and 9,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.60, 23,315.40 and 9,322.80 is: 13,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.60 : 23,315.40 = 9,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.60/23,315.40 = 9,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.60x = 23,315.40 × 9,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.60x = 217,364,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,364,811.12/15,543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.20

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