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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.01, 23,097.15 and 9,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.01, 23,097.15 and 9,550.71 is: 14,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.01 : 23,097.15 = 9,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.01/23,097.15 = 9,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.01x = 23,097.15 × 9,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.01x = 220,594,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,594,181.48/15,407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,317.78

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