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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.20, 23,110.80 and 9,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.20, 23,110.80 and 9,575.20 is: 14,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.20 : 23,110.80 = 9,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.20/23,110.80 = 9,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.20x = 23,110.80 × 9,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.20x = 221,290,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,290,532.16/15,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.80

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