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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.76, 23,315.32 and 6,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.76, 23,315.32 and 6,062.89 is: 9,088.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.76 : 23,315.32 = 6,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.76/23,315.32 = 6,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.76x = 23,315.32 × 6,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.76x = 141,358,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,358,073.58/15,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.94

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