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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.49, 23,287.91 and 9,683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.49, 23,287.91 and 9,683.01 is: 14,528.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.49 : 23,287.91 = 9,683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.49/23,287.91 = 9,683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.49x = 23,287.91 × 9,683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.49x = 225,497,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,497,016.99/15,521.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,528.05

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