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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,509.96, 23,265.48 and 6,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,509.96, 23,265.48 and 6,151.76 is: 9,227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,509.96 : 23,265.48 = 6,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,509.96/23,265.48 = 6,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,509.96x = 23,265.48 × 6,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,509.96x = 143,123,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,123,649.24/15,509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.85

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