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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.01, 23,328.68 and 6,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.01, 23,328.68 and 6,190.56 is: 9,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.01 : 23,328.68 = 6,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.01/23,328.68 = 6,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.01x = 23,328.68 × 6,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.01x = 144,417,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,417,562.31/15,550.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.30

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