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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,501.68, 23,252.67 and 6,143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,501.68, 23,252.67 and 6,143.95 is: 9,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,501.68 : 23,252.67 = 6,143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,501.68/23,252.67 = 6,143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,501.68x = 23,252.67 × 6,143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,501.68x = 142,863,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,863,270.91/15,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.99

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