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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.85, 23,010.51 and 9,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.85, 23,010.51 and 9,833.73 is: 14,749.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.85 : 23,010.51 = 9,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.85/23,010.51 = 9,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.85x = 23,010.51 × 9,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.85x = 226,279,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,279,142.50/15,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.14

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