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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.36, 23,192.88 and 6,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.36, 23,192.88 and 6,230.56 is: 9,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.36 : 23,192.88 = 6,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.36/23,192.88 = 6,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.36x = 23,192.88 × 6,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.36x = 144,504,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,504,630.41/15,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.72

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