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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.40, 23,339.52 and 9,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.40, 23,339.52 and 9,753.60 is: 14,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.40 : 23,339.52 = 9,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.40/23,339.52 = 9,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.40x = 23,339.52 × 9,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.40x = 227,644,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,644,342.27/15,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.57

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