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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.16, 23,470.81 and 9,080.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.16, 23,470.81 and 9,080.36 is: 13,616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.16 : 23,470.81 = 9,080.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.16/23,470.81 = 9,080.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.16x = 23,470.81 × 9,080.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.16x = 213,123,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,123,404.29/15,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.23

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