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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.51, 23,177.56 and 6,085.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.51, 23,177.56 and 6,085.88 is: 9,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.51 : 23,177.56 = 6,085.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.51/23,177.56 = 6,085.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.51x = 23,177.56 × 6,085.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.51x = 141,055,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,055,848.85/15,443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.67

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