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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.19, 23,405.78 and 6,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.19, 23,405.78 and 6,241.70 is: 9,362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.19 : 23,405.78 = 6,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.19/23,405.78 = 6,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.19x = 23,405.78 × 6,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.19x = 146,091,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,091,857.03/15,604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.35

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