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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,571.08, 23,363.10 and 9,343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,571.08, 23,363.10 and 9,343.08 is: 14,018.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,571.08 : 23,363.10 = 9,343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,571.08/23,363.10 = 9,343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,571.08x = 23,363.10 × 9,343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,571.08x = 218,283,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,283,312.35/15,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.51

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