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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.10, 23,328.15 and 9,331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.10, 23,328.15 and 9,331.30 is: 13,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.10 : 23,328.15 = 9,331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.10/23,328.15 = 9,331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.10x = 23,328.15 × 9,331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.10x = 217,681,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,681,966.10/15,552.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.95

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