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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,582.96, 23,333.42 and 9,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,582.96, 23,333.42 and 9,328.14 is: 13,967.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582.96 : 23,333.42 = 9,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582.96/23,333.42 = 9,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582.96x = 23,333.42 × 9,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582.96x = 217,657,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,657,361.80/15,582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.65

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