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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.90, 23,357.70 and 9,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.90, 23,357.70 and 9,003.60 is: 13,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.90 : 23,357.70 = 9,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.90/23,357.70 = 9,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.90x = 23,357.70 × 9,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.90x = 210,303,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,303,387.72/15,588.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,490.59

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