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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.46, 23,385.41 and 6,228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.46, 23,385.41 and 6,228.09 is: 9,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.46 : 23,385.41 = 6,228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.46/23,385.41 = 6,228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.46x = 23,385.41 × 6,228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.46x = 145,646,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,646,430.38/15,581.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.42

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