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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.16, 23,152.86 and 9,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.16, 23,152.86 and 9,613.96 is: 14,404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.16 : 23,152.86 = 9,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.16/23,152.86 = 9,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.16x = 23,152.86 × 9,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.16x = 222,590,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,590,669.93/15,453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,404.22

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