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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,503.64, 23,241.84 and 6,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,503.64, 23,241.84 and 6,150.23 is: 9,219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,503.64 : 23,241.84 = 6,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,503.64/23,241.84 = 6,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,503.64x = 23,241.84 × 6,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,503.64x = 142,942,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,942,661.62/15,503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.94

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