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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.30, 23,265.45 and 6,152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.30, 23,265.45 and 6,152.55 is: 9,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.30 : 23,265.45 = 6,152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.30/23,265.45 = 6,152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.30x = 23,265.45 × 6,152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.30x = 143,141,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,141,844.40/15,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.83

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