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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.02, 23,355.69 and 9,337.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.02, 23,355.69 and 9,337.53 is: 14,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.02 : 23,355.69 = 9,337.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.02/23,355.69 = 9,337.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.02x = 23,355.69 × 9,337.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.02x = 218,084,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,084,456.05/15,565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.19

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