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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.28, 23,276.97 and 6,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.28, 23,276.97 and 6,156.34 is: 9,235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.28 : 23,276.97 = 6,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.28/23,276.97 = 6,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.28x = 23,276.97 × 6,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.28x = 143,300,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,300,941.49/15,516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.52

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