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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.60, 23,382.74 and 9,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.60, 23,382.74 and 9,010.60 is: 13,515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.60 : 23,382.74 = 9,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.60/23,382.74 = 9,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.60x = 23,382.74 × 9,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.60x = 210,692,517.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,692,517.04/15,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.81

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