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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.51, 23,077.33 and 9,853.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.51, 23,077.33 and 9,853.13 is: 14,752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.51 : 23,077.33 = 9,853.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.51/23,077.33 = 9,853.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.51x = 23,077.33 × 9,853.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.51x = 227,383,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,383,965.60/15,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,752.25

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