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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.57, 23,370.90 and 6,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.57, 23,370.90 and 6,221.35 is: 9,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.57 : 23,370.90 = 6,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.57/23,370.90 = 6,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.57x = 23,370.90 × 6,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.57x = 145,398,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,398,610.08/15,580.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.05

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