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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.89, 23,269.53 and 6,147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.89, 23,269.53 and 6,147.71 is: 9,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.89 : 23,269.53 = 6,147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.89/23,269.53 = 6,147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.89x = 23,269.53 × 6,147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.89x = 143,054,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054,205.93/15,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.61

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