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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,433.61, 23,150.41 and 6,206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,433.61, 23,150.41 and 6,206.09 is: 9,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,433.61 : 23,150.41 = 6,206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,433.61/23,150.41 = 6,206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,433.61x = 23,150.41 × 6,206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,433.61x = 143,673,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,673,396.73/15,433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.13

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