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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.48, 23,267.42 and 6,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.48, 23,267.42 and 6,146.30 is: 9,222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.48 : 23,267.42 = 6,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.48/23,267.42 = 6,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.48x = 23,267.42 × 6,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.48x = 143,008,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,008,419.53/15,506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.49

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