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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.41, 23,379.85 and 6,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.41, 23,379.85 and 6,224.84 is: 9,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.41 : 23,379.85 = 6,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.41/23,379.85 = 6,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.41x = 23,379.85 × 6,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.41x = 145,535,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,535,825.47/15,580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.95

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