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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.20, 23,331.30 and 9,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.20, 23,331.30 and 9,714.10 is: 14,571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.20 : 23,331.30 = 9,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.20/23,331.30 = 9,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.20x = 23,331.30 × 9,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.20x = 226,642,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,642,581.33/15,554.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.15

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