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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,566.74, 23,351.56 and 6,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,566.74, 23,351.56 and 6,204.48 is: 9,307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,566.74 : 23,351.56 = 6,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,566.74/23,351.56 = 6,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,566.74x = 23,351.56 × 6,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,566.74x = 144,884,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,884,286.99/15,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.30

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