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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,577.83, 23,370.39 and 6,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,577.83, 23,370.39 and 6,218.46 is: 9,329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,577.83 : 23,370.39 = 6,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,577.83/23,370.39 = 6,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,577.83x = 23,370.39 × 6,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,577.83x = 145,327,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,327,835.40/15,577.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.15

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