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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.12, 23,273.75 and 9,318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.12, 23,273.75 and 9,318.53 is: 13,943.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.12 : 23,273.75 = 9,318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.12/23,273.75 = 9,318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.12x = 23,273.75 × 9,318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.12x = 216,876,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,876,974.63/15,554.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.38

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