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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,468.55, 23,207.46 and 6,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,468.55, 23,207.46 and 6,109.90 is: 9,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,468.55 : 23,207.46 = 6,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,468.55/23,207.46 = 6,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,468.55x = 23,207.46 × 6,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,468.55x = 141,795,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,795,259.85/15,468.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.68

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