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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.70, 23,291.10 and 9,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.70, 23,291.10 and 9,646.80 is: 14,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.70 : 23,291.10 = 9,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.70/23,291.10 = 9,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.70x = 23,291.10 × 9,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.70x = 224,684,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,684,583.48/15,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.59

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