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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,516.94, 23,261.68 and 6,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,516.94, 23,261.68 and 6,163.51 is: 9,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,516.94 : 23,261.68 = 6,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,516.94/23,261.68 = 6,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,516.94x = 23,261.68 × 6,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,516.94x = 143,373,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,373,597.30/15,516.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.81

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