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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.48, 23,117.22 and 6,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.48, 23,117.22 and 6,171 is: 9,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.48 : 23,117.22 = 6,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.48/23,117.22 = 6,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.48x = 23,117.22 × 6,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.48x = 142,656,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,656,364.62/15,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.50

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