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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.98, 23,342.92 and 6,198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.98, 23,342.92 and 6,198.73 is: 9,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.98 : 23,342.92 = 6,198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.98/23,342.92 = 6,198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.98x = 23,342.92 × 6,198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.98x = 144,696,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,696,384.64/15,560.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.67

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