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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.60, 23,175.70 and 6,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.60, 23,175.70 and 6,081.84 is: 9,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.60 : 23,175.70 = 6,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.60/23,175.70 = 6,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.60x = 23,175.70 × 6,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.60x = 140,950,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,950,899.29/15,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.45

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