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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,552.92, 23,339.05 and 6,318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,552.92, 23,339.05 and 6,318.92 is: 9,482.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,552.92 : 23,339.05 = 6,318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,552.92/23,339.05 = 6,318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,552.92x = 23,339.05 × 6,318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,552.92x = 147,477,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,477,457.33/15,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.30

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