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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.05, 23,268.08 and 6,154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.05, 23,268.08 and 6,154.30 is: 9,231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.05 : 23,268.08 = 6,154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.05/23,268.08 = 6,154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.05x = 23,268.08 × 6,154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.05x = 143,198,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,198,744.74/15,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.45

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