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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.98, 23,353.41 and 9,330.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.98, 23,353.41 and 9,330.87 is: 13,996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.98 : 23,353.41 = 9,330.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.98/23,353.41 = 9,330.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.98x = 23,353.41 × 9,330.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.98x = 217,907,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,907,632.77/15,568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.27

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