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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.40, 23,290.20 and 9,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.40, 23,290.20 and 9,680.40 is: 14,534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.40 : 23,290.20 = 9,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.40/23,290.20 = 9,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.40x = 23,290.20 × 9,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.40x = 225,458,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,458,452.08/15,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,534.08

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