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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.67, 23,203.75 and 6,106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.67, 23,203.75 and 6,106.83 is: 9,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.67 : 23,203.75 = 6,106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.67/23,203.75 = 6,106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.67x = 23,203.75 × 6,106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.67x = 141,701,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,701,265.78/15,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.02

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