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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.69, 23,163.49 and 6,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.69, 23,163.49 and 6,552.31 is: 9,828.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.69 : 23,163.49 = 6,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.69/23,163.49 = 6,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.69x = 23,163.49 × 6,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.69x = 151,774,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,774,367.16/15,442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.23

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