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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.61, 23,271.50 and 9,317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.61, 23,271.50 and 9,317.03 is: 13,941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.61 : 23,271.50 = 9,317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.61/23,271.50 = 9,317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.61x = 23,271.50 × 9,317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.61x = 216,821,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,821,170.58/15,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,941.15

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