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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.15, 23,204.87 and 6,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.15, 23,204.87 and 6,103.28 is: 9,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.15 : 23,204.87 = 6,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.15/23,204.87 = 6,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.15x = 23,204.87 × 6,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.15x = 141,625,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,625,818.97/15,468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.96

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