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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,511.05, 23,266.58 and 6,153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,511.05, 23,266.58 and 6,153.30 is: 9,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,511.05 : 23,266.58 = 6,153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,511.05/23,266.58 = 6,153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,511.05x = 23,266.58 × 6,153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,511.05x = 143,166,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,166,215.95/15,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.95

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