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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.79, 23,273.78 and 9,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.79, 23,273.78 and 9,669.83 is: 14,505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.79 : 23,273.78 = 9,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.79/23,273.78 = 9,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.79x = 23,273.78 × 9,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.79x = 225,053,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,053,447.71/15,514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.74

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