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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.90, 23,327.70 and 8,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.90, 23,327.70 and 8,983.60 is: 13,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.90 : 23,327.70 = 8,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.90/23,327.70 = 8,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.90x = 23,327.70 × 8,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.90x = 209,566,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,566,725.72/15,568.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,460.60

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