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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.84, 23,116.08 and 6,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.84, 23,116.08 and 6,180.32 is: 9,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.84 : 23,116.08 = 6,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.84/23,116.08 = 6,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.84x = 23,116.08 × 6,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.84x = 142,864,771.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,864,771.55/15,407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.21

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