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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.40, 23,151.90 and 9,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.40, 23,151.90 and 9,602.60 is: 14,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.40 : 23,151.90 = 9,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.40/23,151.90 = 9,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.40x = 23,151.90 × 9,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.40x = 222,318,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,318,434.94/15,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.10

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