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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,591.71, 23,397.28 and 6,230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,591.71, 23,397.28 and 6,230.27 is: 9,349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591.71 : 23,397.28 = 6,230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591.71/23,397.28 = 6,230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591.71x = 23,397.28 × 6,230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591.71x = 145,771,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,771,300.50/15,591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.28

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