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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.69, 23,790.77 and 9,553.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.69, 23,790.77 and 9,553.07 is: 14,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.69 : 23,790.77 = 9,553.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.69/23,790.77 = 9,553.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.69x = 23,790.77 × 9,553.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.69x = 227,274,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,274,938.70/15,881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.50

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