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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.02, 23,257.36 and 6,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.02, 23,257.36 and 6,160.60 is: 9,235.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.02 : 23,257.36 = 6,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.02/23,257.36 = 6,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.02x = 23,257.36 × 6,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.02x = 143,279,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,279,292.02/15,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.47

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