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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.66, 23,371.38 and 9,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.66, 23,371.38 and 9,262.16 is: 13,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.66 : 23,371.38 = 9,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.66/23,371.38 = 9,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.66x = 23,371.38 × 9,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.66x = 216,469,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,469,542.56/15,600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.67

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