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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.02, 23,401.81 and 6,238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.02, 23,401.81 and 6,238.13 is: 9,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.02 : 23,401.81 = 6,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.02/23,401.81 = 6,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.02x = 23,401.81 × 6,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.02x = 145,983,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,983,555.44/15,606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.31

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