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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.26, 23,265.59 and 6,145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.26, 23,265.59 and 6,145.08 is: 9,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.26 : 23,265.59 = 6,145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.26/23,265.59 = 6,145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.26x = 23,265.59 × 6,145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.26x = 142,968,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,968,793.83/15,505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.66

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