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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,507.91, 23,269.55 and 6,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,507.91, 23,269.55 and 6,147.72 is: 9,224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,507.91 : 23,269.55 = 6,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,507.91/23,269.55 = 6,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,507.91x = 23,269.55 × 6,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,507.91x = 143,054,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,054,677.93/15,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,224.63

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