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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.42, 23,320.64 and 9,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.42, 23,320.64 and 9,323.96 is: 13,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.42 : 23,320.64 = 9,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.42/23,320.64 = 9,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.42x = 23,320.64 × 9,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.42x = 217,440,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,440,621.24/15,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.96

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