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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,555.80, 23,335.23 and 6,193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,555.80, 23,335.23 and 6,193.73 is: 9,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,555.80 : 23,335.23 = 6,193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,555.80/23,335.23 = 6,193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,555.80x = 23,335.23 × 6,193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,555.80x = 144,532,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,532,114.11/15,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.20

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