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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.44, 23,371.20 and 9,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.44, 23,371.20 and 9,336.48 is: 14,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.44 : 23,371.20 = 9,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.44/23,371.20 = 9,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.44x = 23,371.20 × 9,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.44x = 218,204,741.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,204,741.38/15,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.74

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