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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,563.24, 23,303.10 and 9,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,563.24, 23,303.10 and 9,708.20 is: 14,536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,563.24 : 23,303.10 = 9,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,563.24/23,303.10 = 9,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,563.24x = 23,303.10 × 9,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,563.24x = 226,231,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,231,155.42/15,563.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,536.25

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