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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.31, 23,286.83 and 9,980.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.31, 23,286.83 and 9,980.91 is: 14,974.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.31 : 23,286.83 = 9,980.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.31/23,286.83 = 9,980.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.31x = 23,286.83 × 9,980.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.31x = 232,423,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,423,704.51/15,521.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.49

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