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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.73, 23,197.71 and 6,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.73, 23,197.71 and 6,111.96 is: 9,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.73 : 23,197.71 = 6,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.73/23,197.71 = 6,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.73x = 23,197.71 × 6,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.73x = 141,783,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,783,475.61/15,475.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.67

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