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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.48, 23,111.10 and 6,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.48, 23,111.10 and 6,172.20 is: 9,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.48 : 23,111.10 = 6,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.48/23,111.10 = 6,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.48x = 23,111.10 × 6,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.48x = 142,646,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,646,331.42/15,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.45

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