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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.24, 23,202.97 and 6,115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.24, 23,202.97 and 6,115.46 is: 9,166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.24 : 23,202.97 = 6,115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.24/23,202.97 = 6,115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.24x = 23,202.97 × 6,115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.24x = 141,896,703.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,896,703.61/15,479.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.91

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