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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,463.91, 23,180.28 and 6,110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,463.91, 23,180.28 and 6,110.55 is: 9,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,463.91 : 23,180.28 = 6,110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,463.91/23,180.28 = 6,110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,463.91x = 23,180.28 × 6,110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,463.91x = 141,644,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,644,259.95/15,463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.67

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