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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.89, 23,340.50 and 6,319.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.89, 23,340.50 and 6,319.89 is: 9,483.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.89 : 23,340.50 = 6,319.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.89/23,340.50 = 6,319.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.89x = 23,340.50 × 6,319.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.89x = 147,509,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,509,291.64/15,553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,483.76

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