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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,562.80, 23,319.18 and 9,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,562.80, 23,319.18 and 9,307.80 is: 13,946.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,562.80 : 23,319.18 = 9,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,562.80/23,319.18 = 9,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,562.80x = 23,319.18 × 9,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,562.80x = 217,050,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,050,263.60/15,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,946.74

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