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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,611.60, 23,430.56 and 6,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,611.60, 23,430.56 and 6,258.16 is: 9,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,611.60 : 23,430.56 = 6,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,611.60/23,430.56 = 6,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,611.60x = 23,430.56 × 6,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,611.60x = 146,632,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,632,193.37/15,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.52

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