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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.04, 23,410.56 and 9,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.04, 23,410.56 and 9,800.96 is: 14,701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.04 : 23,410.56 = 9,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.04/23,410.56 = 9,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.04x = 23,410.56 × 9,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.04x = 229,445,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,445,962.14/15,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,701.44

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