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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.20, 23,318.92 and 6,193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.20, 23,318.92 and 6,193.67 is: 9,286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.20 : 23,318.92 = 6,193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.20/23,318.92 = 6,193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.20x = 23,318.92 × 6,193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.20x = 144,429,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,429,586.38/15,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.76

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