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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.80, 23,261.70 and 6,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.80, 23,261.70 and 6,273.80 is: 9,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.80 : 23,261.70 = 6,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.80/23,261.70 = 6,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.80x = 23,261.70 × 6,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.80x = 145,939,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,939,253.46/15,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.70

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