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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,556.12, 23,276.74 and 9,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,556.12, 23,276.74 and 9,320.53 is: 13,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,556.12 : 23,276.74 = 9,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,556.12/23,276.74 = 9,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,556.12x = 23,276.74 × 9,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,556.12x = 216,951,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,951,553.47/15,556.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.38

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