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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.40, 23,385.60 and 9,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.40, 23,385.60 and 9,010.80 is: 13,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.40 : 23,385.60 = 9,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.40/23,385.60 = 9,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.40x = 23,385.60 × 9,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.40x = 210,722,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,722,964.48/15,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,516.20

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