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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.35, 23,322.33 and 9,310.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.35, 23,322.33 and 9,310.09 is: 13,965.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.35 : 23,322.33 = 9,310.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.35/23,322.33 = 9,310.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.35x = 23,322.33 × 9,310.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.35x = 217,132,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,132,991.31/15,548.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,965.02

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