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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,481.50, 23,206.33 and 6,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,481.50, 23,206.33 and 6,117.69 is: 9,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,481.50 : 23,206.33 = 6,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,481.50/23,206.33 = 6,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,481.50x = 23,206.33 × 6,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,481.50x = 141,969,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,969,227.65/15,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.25

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