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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,570.53, 23,338.43 and 6,208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,570.53, 23,338.43 and 6,208.09 is: 9,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,570.53 : 23,338.43 = 6,208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,570.53/23,338.43 = 6,208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,570.53x = 23,338.43 × 6,208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,570.53x = 144,887,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,887,139.07/15,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,305.22

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