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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.38, 23,277.56 and 6,032.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.38, 23,277.56 and 6,032.69 is: 9,047.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.38 : 23,277.56 = 6,032.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.38/23,277.56 = 6,032.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.38x = 23,277.56 × 6,032.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.38x = 140,426,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,426,303.44/15,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.87

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