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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.74, 23,251.44 and 6,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.74, 23,251.44 and 6,156.36 is: 9,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.74 : 23,251.44 = 6,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.74/23,251.44 = 6,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.74x = 23,251.44 × 6,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.74x = 143,144,235.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,144,235.16/15,509.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.31

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