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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.16, 23,302.80 and 9,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.16, 23,302.80 and 9,709.44 is: 14,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.16 : 23,302.80 = 9,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.16/23,302.80 = 9,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.16x = 23,302.80 × 9,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.16x = 226,257,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,257,138.43/15,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.80

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