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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.34, 23,376.84 and 6,225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.34, 23,376.84 and 6,225.58 is: 9,334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.34 : 23,376.84 = 6,225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.34/23,376.84 = 6,225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.34x = 23,376.84 × 6,225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.34x = 145,534,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534,387.57/15,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.31

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