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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558.26, 23,320.11 and 6,195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,558.26, 23,320.11 and 6,195.83 is: 9,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558.26 : 23,320.11 = 6,195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558.26/23,320.11 = 6,195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558.26x = 23,320.11 × 6,195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558.26x = 144,487,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,487,437.14/15,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.86

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