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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.40, 23,141.70 and 9,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.40, 23,141.70 and 9,581.40 is: 14,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.40 : 23,141.70 = 9,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.40/23,141.70 = 9,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.40x = 23,141.70 × 9,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.40x = 221,729,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,729,884.38/15,413.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,385.53

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