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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,475.96, 23,205.66 and 6,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,475.96, 23,205.66 and 6,115.60 is: 9,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,475.96 : 23,205.66 = 6,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,475.96/23,205.66 = 6,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,475.96x = 23,205.66 × 6,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,475.96x = 141,916,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,916,534.30/15,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.13

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