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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,551.98, 23,337.64 and 6,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,551.98, 23,337.64 and 6,317.98 is: 9,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,551.98 : 23,337.64 = 6,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,551.98/23,337.64 = 6,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,551.98x = 23,337.64 × 6,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,551.98x = 147,446,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,446,692.32/15,551.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.90

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