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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,600.70, 23,394.82 and 9,031.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,600.70, 23,394.82 and 9,031.51 is: 13,543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,600.70 : 23,394.82 = 9,031.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,600.70/23,394.82 = 9,031.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,600.70x = 23,394.82 × 9,031.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,600.70x = 211,290,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,290,550.78/15,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.66

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