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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.26, 23,268.59 and 6,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.26, 23,268.59 and 6,147.08 is: 9,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.26 : 23,268.59 = 6,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.26/23,268.59 = 6,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.26x = 23,268.59 × 6,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.26x = 143,033,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,033,853.48/15,507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.67

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