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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.12, 23,346.90 and 6,324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.12, 23,346.90 and 6,324.12 is: 9,490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.12 : 23,346.90 = 6,324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.12/23,346.90 = 6,324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.12x = 23,346.90 × 6,324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.12x = 147,648,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,648,597.23/15,558.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.13

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