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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.84, 23,321.58 and 9,309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.84, 23,321.58 and 9,309.59 is: 13,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.84 : 23,321.58 = 9,309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.84/23,321.58 = 9,309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.84x = 23,321.58 × 9,309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.84x = 217,114,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,114,347.95/15,547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.28

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