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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.29, 23,273.03 and 9,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.29, 23,273.03 and 9,669.33 is: 14,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.29 : 23,273.03 = 9,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.29/23,273.03 = 9,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.29x = 23,273.03 × 9,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.29x = 225,034,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,034,558.82/15,514.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.99

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