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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.70, 23,180.55 and 9,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.70, 23,180.55 and 9,621.70 is: 14,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.70 : 23,180.55 = 9,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.70/23,180.55 = 9,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.70x = 23,180.55 × 9,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.70x = 223,036,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,036,297.94/15,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.55

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