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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.72, 23,335.62 and 6,323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.72, 23,335.62 and 6,323.48 is: 9,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.72 : 23,335.62 = 6,323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.72/23,335.62 = 6,323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.72x = 23,335.62 × 6,323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.72x = 147,562,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,562,326.36/15,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.83

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