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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.24, 23,301.60 and 9,707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.24, 23,301.60 and 9,707.20 is: 14,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.24 : 23,301.60 = 9,707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.24/23,301.60 = 9,707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.24x = 23,301.60 × 9,707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.24x = 226,193,291.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,193,291.52/15,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.75

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