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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,588.52, 23,396.06 and 6,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,588.52, 23,396.06 and 6,235.10 is: 9,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588.52 : 23,396.06 = 6,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588.52/23,396.06 = 6,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588.52x = 23,396.06 × 6,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588.52x = 145,876,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,876,773.71/15,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.96

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