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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.44, 23,327.70 and 9,307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.44, 23,327.70 and 9,307.48 is: 13,964.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.44 : 23,327.70 = 9,307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.44/23,327.70 = 9,307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.44x = 23,327.70 × 9,307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.44x = 217,122,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,122,101.20/15,548.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.24

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