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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.12, 23,349.92 and 6,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.12, 23,349.92 and 6,326.12 is: 9,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.12 : 23,349.92 = 6,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.12/23,349.92 = 6,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.12x = 23,349.92 × 6,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.12x = 147,714,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,714,395.91/15,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.14

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