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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.12, 23,324.02 and 9,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.12, 23,324.02 and 9,232.57 is: 13,843.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.12 : 23,324.02 = 9,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.12/23,324.02 = 9,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.12x = 23,324.02 × 9,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.12x = 215,340,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,340,484.55/15,555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.71

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