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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.40, 23,279.70 and 9,673.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.40, 23,279.70 and 9,673.40 is: 14,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.40 : 23,279.70 = 9,673.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.40/23,279.70 = 9,673.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.40x = 23,279.70 × 9,673.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.40x = 225,193,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,193,849.98/15,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.58

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