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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.84, 23,203.08 and 6,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.84, 23,203.08 and 6,100.08 is: 9,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.84 : 23,203.08 = 6,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.84/23,203.08 = 6,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.84x = 23,203.08 × 6,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.84x = 141,540,644.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,540,644.25/15,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.82

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