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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,572.25, 23,359.77 and 6,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,572.25, 23,359.77 and 6,210 is: 9,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572.25 : 23,359.77 = 6,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572.25/23,359.77 = 6,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572.25x = 23,359.77 × 6,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572.25x = 145,064,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,064,171.70/15,572.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.56

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