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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.90, 23,308.20 and 8,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.90, 23,308.20 and 8,970.60 is: 13,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.90 : 23,308.20 = 8,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.90/23,308.20 = 8,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.90x = 23,308.20 × 8,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.90x = 209,088,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,088,538.92/15,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.11

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