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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.14, 23,257.58 and 6,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.14, 23,257.58 and 6,160.76 is: 9,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.14 : 23,257.58 = 6,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.14/23,257.58 = 6,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.14x = 23,257.58 × 6,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.14x = 143,284,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,284,221.47/15,514.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.72

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