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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.16, 23,293.80 and 9,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.16, 23,293.80 and 9,703.44 is: 14,531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.16 : 23,293.80 = 9,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.16/23,293.80 = 9,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.16x = 23,293.80 × 9,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.16x = 226,029,990.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,029,990.67/15,554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,531.80

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