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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.02, 23,327.87 and 6,187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.02, 23,327.87 and 6,187.05 is: 9,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.02 : 23,327.87 = 6,187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.02/23,327.87 = 6,187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.02x = 23,327.87 × 6,187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.02x = 144,330,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,330,667.15/15,550.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.70

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