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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.02, 23,330.84 and 9,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.02, 23,330.84 and 9,314.46 is: 13,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.02 : 23,330.84 = 9,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.02/23,330.84 = 9,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.02x = 23,330.84 × 9,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.02x = 217,314,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,314,129.37/15,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.17

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