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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,592.77, 23,389.27 and 6,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,592.77, 23,389.27 and 6,233.58 is: 9,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,592.77 : 23,389.27 = 6,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,592.77/23,389.27 = 6,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,592.77x = 23,389.27 × 6,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,592.77x = 145,798,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,798,870.10/15,592.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.41

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