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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,505.41, 23,265.81 and 6,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,505.41, 23,265.81 and 6,145.23 is: 9,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,505.41 : 23,265.81 = 6,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,505.41/23,265.81 = 6,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,505.41x = 23,265.81 × 6,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,505.41x = 142,973,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,973,606.53/15,505.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.89

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