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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.71, 23,398.78 and 6,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.71, 23,398.78 and 6,231.27 is: 9,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.71 : 23,398.78 = 6,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.71/23,398.78 = 6,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.71x = 23,398.78 × 6,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.71x = 145,804,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,804,115.85/15,592.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.79

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