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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.62, 23,206.45 and 6,103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.62, 23,206.45 and 6,103.05 is: 9,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.62 : 23,206.45 = 6,103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.62/23,206.45 = 6,103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.62x = 23,206.45 × 6,103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.62x = 141,630,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,630,033.83/15,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.33

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