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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,573.25, 23,361.27 and 6,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,573.25, 23,361.27 and 6,211 is: 9,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,573.25 : 23,361.27 = 6,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,573.25/23,361.27 = 6,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,573.25x = 23,361.27 × 6,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,573.25x = 145,096,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,096,847.97/15,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.06

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