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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,593.34, 23,390.03 and 6,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,593.34, 23,390.03 and 6,237.54 is: 9,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,593.34 : 23,390.03 = 6,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,593.34/23,390.03 = 6,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,593.34x = 23,390.03 × 6,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,593.34x = 145,896,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,896,216.54/15,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.32

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