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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,434.61, 23,151.91 and 6,207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,434.61, 23,151.91 and 6,207.09 is: 9,310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,434.61 : 23,151.91 = 6,207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,434.61/23,151.91 = 6,207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,434.61x = 23,151.91 × 6,207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,434.61x = 143,705,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,705,989.04/15,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.63

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