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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.23, 23,343.95 and 6,209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.23, 23,343.95 and 6,209.97 is: 9,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.23 : 23,343.95 = 6,209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.23/23,343.95 = 6,209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.23x = 23,343.95 × 6,209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.23x = 144,965,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,965,229.18/15,572.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.22

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