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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.03, 23,399.25 and 6,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.03, 23,399.25 and 6,226.68 is: 9,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.03 : 23,399.25 = 6,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.03/23,399.25 = 6,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.03x = 23,399.25 × 6,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.03x = 145,699,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,699,641.99/15,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.49

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