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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.77, 23,261.98 and 6,163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.77, 23,261.98 and 6,163.37 is: 9,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.77 : 23,261.98 = 6,163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.77/23,261.98 = 6,163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.77x = 23,261.98 × 6,163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.77x = 143,372,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,372,189.67/15,516.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.82

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