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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,518.49, 23,264.57 and 6,165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,518.49, 23,264.57 and 6,165.11 is: 9,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,518.49 : 23,264.57 = 6,165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,518.49/23,264.57 = 6,165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,518.49x = 23,264.57 × 6,165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,518.49x = 143,428,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,428,672.05/15,518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.44

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