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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.65, 23,204.12 and 6,102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.65, 23,204.12 and 6,102.78 is: 9,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.65 : 23,204.12 = 6,102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.65/23,204.12 = 6,102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.65x = 23,204.12 × 6,102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.65x = 141,609,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,609,639.45/15,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.21

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