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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.80, 23,267.70 and 6,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.80, 23,267.70 and 6,277.80 is: 9,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.80 : 23,267.70 = 6,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.80/23,267.70 = 6,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.80x = 23,267.70 × 6,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.80x = 146,069,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,069,967.06/15,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.70

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