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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.24, 23,326.68 and 9,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.24, 23,326.68 and 9,311.65 is: 13,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.24 : 23,326.68 = 9,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.24/23,326.68 = 9,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.24x = 23,326.68 × 9,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.24x = 217,209,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,209,879.82/15,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.96

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