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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.40, 23,325.78 and 9,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.40, 23,325.78 and 9,314.36 is: 13,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.40 : 23,325.78 = 9,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.40/23,325.78 = 9,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.40x = 23,325.78 × 9,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.40x = 217,264,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,264,712.20/15,547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,974.34

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