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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.78, 23,359.89 and 6,200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.78, 23,359.89 and 6,200.38 is: 9,305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.78 : 23,359.89 = 6,200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.78/23,359.89 = 6,200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.78x = 23,359.89 × 6,200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.78x = 144,840,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,840,120.86/15,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.04

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