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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.50, 23,253.93 and 9,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.50, 23,253.93 and 9,670.62 is: 14,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.50 : 23,253.93 = 9,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.50/23,253.93 = 9,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.50x = 23,253.93 × 9,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.50x = 224,879,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,879,920.54/15,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.64

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