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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.55, 23,205.96 and 6,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.55, 23,205.96 and 6,108.90 is: 9,165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.55 : 23,205.96 = 6,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.55/23,205.96 = 6,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.55x = 23,205.96 × 6,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.55x = 141,762,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,762,889.04/15,467.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,165.18

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