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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,590.53, 23,397 and 6,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,590.53, 23,397 and 6,225.18 is: 9,342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590.53 : 23,397 = 6,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590.53/23,397 = 6,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590.53x = 23,397 × 6,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590.53x = 145,650,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,650,536.46/15,590.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.24

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