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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,581.66, 23,381.73 and 6,226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,581.66, 23,381.73 and 6,226.09 is: 9,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,581.66 : 23,381.73 = 6,226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,581.66/23,381.73 = 6,226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,581.66x = 23,381.73 × 6,226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,581.66x = 145,576,696.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,576,696.88/15,581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.83

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