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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.74, 23,202.83 and 6,107.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.74, 23,202.83 and 6,107.11 is: 9,161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.74 : 23,202.83 = 6,107.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.74/23,202.83 = 6,107.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.74x = 23,202.83 × 6,107.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.74x = 141,702,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,702,235.12/15,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.15

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