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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.40, 23,333.70 and 9,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.40, 23,333.70 and 9,709.40 is: 14,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.40 : 23,333.70 = 9,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.40/23,333.70 = 9,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.40x = 23,333.70 × 9,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.40x = 226,556,226.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,556,226.78/15,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.59

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