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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.03, 23,467.76 and 9,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.03, 23,467.76 and 9,078.10 is: 13,612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.03 : 23,467.76 = 9,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.03/23,467.76 = 9,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.03x = 23,467.76 × 9,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.03x = 213,042,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,042,568.00/15,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.92

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