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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.62, 23,323.27 and 9,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.62, 23,323.27 and 9,232.07 is: 13,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.62 : 23,323.27 = 9,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.62/23,323.27 = 9,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.62x = 23,323.27 × 9,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.62x = 215,321,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,321,898.49/15,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.96

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