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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.05, 23,357.92 and 9,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.05, 23,357.92 and 9,332.51 is: 14,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.05 : 23,357.92 = 9,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.05/23,357.92 = 9,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.05x = 23,357.92 × 9,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.05x = 217,987,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,987,881.86/15,568.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.26

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