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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.10, 23,331.15 and 9,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.10, 23,331.15 and 9,722.10 is: 14,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.10 : 23,331.15 = 9,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.10/23,331.15 = 9,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.10x = 23,331.15 × 9,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.10x = 226,827,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,827,773.42/15,554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.15

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