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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.74, 23,322.93 and 9,309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.74, 23,322.93 and 9,309.15 is: 13,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.74 : 23,322.93 = 9,309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.74/23,322.93 = 9,309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.74x = 23,322.93 × 9,309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.74x = 217,116,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,116,653.81/15,544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.21

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