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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.13, 23,385.30 and 6,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.13, 23,385.30 and 6,230.94 is: 9,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.13 : 23,385.30 = 6,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.13/23,385.30 = 6,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.13x = 23,385.30 × 6,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.13x = 145,712,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,712,401.18/15,590.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.45

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