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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.14, 23,351.76 and 6,208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.14, 23,351.76 and 6,208.43 is: 9,311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.14 : 23,351.76 = 6,208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.14/23,351.76 = 6,208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.14x = 23,351.76 × 6,208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.14x = 144,977,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,977,650.58/15,570.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.26

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