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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.50, 23,402.25 and 6,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.50, 23,402.25 and 6,245.73 is: 9,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.50 : 23,402.25 = 6,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.50/23,402.25 = 6,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.50x = 23,402.25 × 6,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.50x = 146,164,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,164,134.89/15,601.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.60

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