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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.96, 23,190.66 and 6,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.96, 23,190.66 and 6,105.60 is: 9,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.96 : 23,190.66 = 6,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.96/23,190.66 = 6,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.96x = 23,190.66 × 6,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.96x = 141,592,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,592,893.70/15,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.13

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