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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.96, 23,351.13 and 6,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.96, 23,351.13 and 6,207.60 is: 9,311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.96 : 23,351.13 = 6,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.96/23,351.13 = 6,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.96x = 23,351.13 × 6,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.96x = 144,954,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,954,474.59/15,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.08

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