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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,650.60, 23,468.58 and 9,078.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,650.60, 23,468.58 and 9,078.66 is: 13,613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,650.60 : 23,468.58 = 9,078.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,650.60/23,468.58 = 9,078.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,650.60x = 23,468.58 × 9,078.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,650.60x = 213,063,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,063,258.50/15,650.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.75

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