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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,447.71, 23,162.78 and 6,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,447.71, 23,162.78 and 6,082.66 is: 9,120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,447.71 : 23,162.78 = 6,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,447.71/23,162.78 = 6,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,447.71x = 23,162.78 × 6,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,447.71x = 140,891,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,891,359.55/15,447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.53

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