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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.23, 23,327.37 and 6,191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.23, 23,327.37 and 6,191.13 is: 9,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.23 : 23,327.37 = 6,191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.23/23,327.37 = 6,191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.23x = 23,327.37 × 6,191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.23x = 144,422,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,422,780.23/15,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.50

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