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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.41, 23,268.81 and 6,147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.41, 23,268.81 and 6,147.23 is: 9,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.41 : 23,268.81 = 6,147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.41/23,268.81 = 6,147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.41x = 23,268.81 × 6,147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.41x = 143,038,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038,726.90/15,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.90

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