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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.10, 23,326.52 and 9,312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.10, 23,326.52 and 9,312.89 is: 13,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.10 : 23,326.52 = 9,312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.10/23,326.52 = 9,312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.10x = 23,326.52 × 9,312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.10x = 217,237,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,237,151.65/15,551.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.25

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