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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,554.80, 23,333.73 and 6,192.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,554.80, 23,333.73 and 6,192.73 is: 9,289.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,554.80 : 23,333.73 = 6,192.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,554.80/23,333.73 = 6,192.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,554.80x = 23,333.73 × 6,192.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,554.80x = 144,499,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,499,489.78/15,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.70

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