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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.84, 23,320.08 and 9,308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.84, 23,320.08 and 9,308.59 is: 13,962.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.84 : 23,320.08 = 9,308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.84/23,320.08 = 9,308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.84x = 23,320.08 × 9,308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.84x = 217,077,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,077,063.49/15,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.78

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