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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.13, 23,287.23 and 9,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.13, 23,287.23 and 9,327.54 is: 13,956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.13 : 23,287.23 = 9,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.13/23,287.23 = 9,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.13x = 23,287.23 × 9,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.13x = 217,212,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,212,569.31/15,563.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.87

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