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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.14, 23,311.29 and 9,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.14, 23,311.29 and 9,554.73 is: 14,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.14 : 23,311.29 = 9,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.14/23,311.29 = 9,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.14x = 23,311.29 × 9,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.14x = 222,733,081.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,733,081.90/15,580.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.96

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