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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,506.91, 23,268.05 and 6,146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,506.91, 23,268.05 and 6,146.72 is: 9,223.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506.91 : 23,268.05 = 6,146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506.91/23,268.05 = 6,146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506.91x = 23,268.05 × 6,146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506.91x = 143,022,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022,188.30/15,506.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.13

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