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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.94, 23,317.65 and 9,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.94, 23,317.65 and 9,303.04 is: 13,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.94 : 23,317.65 = 9,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.94/23,317.65 = 9,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.94x = 23,317.65 × 9,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.94x = 216,925,030.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,925,030.66/15,547.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,952.01

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