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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.39, 23,267.27 and 6,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.39, 23,267.27 and 6,146.20 is: 9,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.39 : 23,267.27 = 6,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.39/23,267.27 = 6,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.39x = 23,267.27 × 6,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.39x = 143,005,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,005,339.32/15,506.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.35

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