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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.80, 23,516.70 and 9,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.80, 23,516.70 and 9,116.80 is: 13,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.80 : 23,516.70 = 9,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.80/23,516.70 = 9,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.80x = 23,516.70 × 9,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.80x = 214,397,050.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,397,050.56/15,677.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.20

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