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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,557.83, 23,327.35 and 6,199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,557.83, 23,327.35 and 6,199.29 is: 9,295.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,557.83 : 23,327.35 = 6,199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,557.83/23,327.35 = 6,199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,557.83x = 23,327.35 × 6,199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,557.83x = 144,612,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,612,992.08/15,557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.19

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