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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.18, 23,355.14 and 9,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.18, 23,355.14 and 9,330.68 is: 13,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.18 : 23,355.14 = 9,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.18/23,355.14 = 9,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.18x = 23,355.14 × 9,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.18x = 217,919,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,919,218.06/15,566.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.53

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