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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.57, 23,360.54 and 9,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.57, 23,360.54 and 9,697.41 is: 14,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.57 : 23,360.54 = 9,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.57/23,360.54 = 9,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.57x = 23,360.54 × 9,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.57x = 226,536,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,536,685.71/15,558.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.25

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