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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,550.75, 23,329.17 and 6,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,550.75, 23,329.17 and 6,189.02 is: 9,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,550.75 : 23,329.17 = 6,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,550.75/23,329.17 = 6,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,550.75x = 23,329.17 × 6,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,550.75x = 144,384,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,384,699.71/15,550.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.74

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