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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.74, 23,201.33 and 6,106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.74, 23,201.33 and 6,106.11 is: 9,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.74 : 23,201.33 = 6,106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.74/23,201.33 = 6,106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.74x = 23,201.33 × 6,106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.74x = 141,669,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,669,842.60/15,466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.64

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