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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.24, 23,335.64 and 6,209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.24, 23,335.64 and 6,209.03 is: 9,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.24 : 23,335.64 = 6,209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.24/23,335.64 = 6,209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.24x = 23,335.64 × 6,209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.24x = 144,891,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,891,708.70/15,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,303.89

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