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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,587.13, 23,380.80 and 6,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,587.13, 23,380.80 and 6,227.94 is: 9,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,587.13 : 23,380.80 = 6,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,587.13/23,380.80 = 6,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,587.13x = 23,380.80 × 6,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,587.13x = 145,614,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,614,187.39/15,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.95

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