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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.48, 23,351.82 and 6,215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.48, 23,351.82 and 6,215.22 is: 9,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.48 : 23,351.82 = 6,215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.48/23,351.82 = 6,215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.48x = 23,351.82 × 6,215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.48x = 145,136,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,136,698.70/15,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.08

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