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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.80, 23,417.70 and 9,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.80, 23,417.70 and 9,050.80 is: 13,576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.80 : 23,417.70 = 9,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.80/23,417.70 = 9,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.80x = 23,417.70 × 9,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.80x = 211,948,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,948,919.16/15,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.20

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