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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.54, 23,152.81 and 6,200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.54, 23,152.81 and 6,200.54 is: 9,301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.54 : 23,152.81 = 6,200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.54/23,152.81 = 6,200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.54x = 23,152.81 × 6,200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.54x = 143,559,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,559,924.52/15,434.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.21

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