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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.60, 23,494.80 and 9,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.60, 23,494.80 and 9,102.20 is: 13,625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.60 : 23,494.80 = 9,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.60/23,494.80 = 9,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.60x = 23,494.80 × 9,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.60x = 213,854,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,854,368.56/15,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.12

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