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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.10, 23,271.15 and 9,609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.10, 23,271.15 and 9,609.20 is: 14,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.10 : 23,271.15 = 9,609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.10/23,271.15 = 9,609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.10x = 23,271.15 × 9,609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.10x = 223,617,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,617,134.58/15,514.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.80

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