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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.70, 23,334.60 and 9,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.70, 23,334.60 and 9,675.80 is: 14,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.70 : 23,334.60 = 9,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.70/23,334.60 = 9,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.70x = 23,334.60 × 9,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.70x = 225,780,922.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,780,922.68/15,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.06

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