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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,574.88, 23,339.28 and 9,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,574.88, 23,339.28 and 9,338.24 is: 13,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,574.88 : 23,339.28 = 9,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,574.88/23,339.28 = 9,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,574.88x = 23,339.28 × 9,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,574.88x = 217,947,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,947,798.07/15,574.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.55

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