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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.06, 23,383.35 and 6,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.06, 23,383.35 and 6,226.64 is: 9,345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.06 : 23,383.35 = 6,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.06/23,383.35 = 6,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.06x = 23,383.35 × 6,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.06x = 145,599,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,599,673.21/15,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.26

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