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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.10, 23,329.65 and 9,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.10, 23,329.65 and 9,332.30 is: 13,998.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.10 : 23,329.65 = 9,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.10/23,329.65 = 9,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.10x = 23,329.65 × 9,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.10x = 217,719,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,719,292.70/15,553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.45

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