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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.29, 23,207.11 and 6,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.29, 23,207.11 and 6,117.36 is: 9,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.29 : 23,207.11 = 6,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.29/23,207.11 = 6,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.29x = 23,207.11 × 6,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.29x = 141,966,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,966,144.11/15,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.73

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