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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.12, 23,337.90 and 6,318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.12, 23,337.90 and 6,318.12 is: 9,481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.12 : 23,337.90 = 6,318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.12/23,337.90 = 6,318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.12x = 23,337.90 × 6,318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.12x = 147,451,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,451,652.75/15,552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.13

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