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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,517.89, 23,263.20 and 6,164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,517.89, 23,263.20 and 6,164.51 is: 9,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,517.89 : 23,263.20 = 6,164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,517.89/23,263.20 = 6,164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,517.89x = 23,263.20 × 6,164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,517.89x = 143,406,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,406,112.72/15,517.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.34

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