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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,580.92, 23,380.59 and 6,225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,580.92, 23,380.59 and 6,225.35 is: 9,341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,580.92 : 23,380.59 = 6,225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,580.92/23,380.59 = 6,225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,580.92x = 23,380.59 × 6,225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,580.92x = 145,552,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,552,239.05/15,580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.70

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