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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,610.60, 23,367.30 and 9,017.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,610.60, 23,367.30 and 9,017.20 is: 13,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,610.60 : 23,367.30 = 9,017.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,610.60/23,367.30 = 9,017.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,610.60x = 23,367.30 × 9,017.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,610.60x = 210,707,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,707,617.56/15,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.73

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