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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.70, 23,316.60 and 9,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.70, 23,316.60 and 9,663.80 is: 14,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.70 : 23,316.60 = 9,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.70/23,316.60 = 9,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.70x = 23,316.60 × 9,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.70x = 225,326,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,326,959.08/15,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.07

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