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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.65, 23,207.12 and 6,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.65, 23,207.12 and 6,104.78 is: 9,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.65 : 23,207.12 = 6,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.65/23,207.12 = 6,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.65x = 23,207.12 × 6,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.65x = 141,674,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,674,215.47/15,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.20

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