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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,568.98, 23,354.92 and 6,206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,568.98, 23,354.92 and 6,206.73 is: 9,310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568.98 : 23,354.92 = 6,206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568.98/23,354.92 = 6,206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568.98x = 23,354.92 × 6,206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568.98x = 144,957,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,957,682.61/15,568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.67

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