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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.48, 23,332.78 and 6,202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.48, 23,332.78 and 6,202.92 is: 9,300.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.48 : 23,332.78 = 6,202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.48/23,332.78 = 6,202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.48x = 23,332.78 × 6,202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.48x = 144,731,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,731,367.72/15,561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.62

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