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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.57, 23,185.51 and 6,103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.57, 23,185.51 and 6,103.81 is: 9,149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.57 : 23,185.51 = 6,103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.57/23,185.51 = 6,103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.57x = 23,185.51 × 6,103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.57x = 141,519,831.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,519,831.10/15,467.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.45

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