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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.36, 23,201.88 and 6,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.36, 23,201.88 and 6,236.56 is: 9,346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.36 : 23,201.88 = 6,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.36/23,201.88 = 6,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.36x = 23,201.88 × 6,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.36x = 144,699,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,699,916.73/15,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.72

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