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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,561.59, 23,332.98 and 6,203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,561.59, 23,332.98 and 6,203.04 is: 9,300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,561.59 : 23,332.98 = 6,203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,561.59/23,332.98 = 6,203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,561.59x = 23,332.98 × 6,203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,561.59x = 144,735,408.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,735,408.26/15,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.81

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