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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.44, 23,265.48 and 6,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.44, 23,265.48 and 6,157.32 is: 9,229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.44 : 23,265.48 = 6,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.44/23,265.48 = 6,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.44x = 23,265.48 × 6,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.44x = 143,253,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,253,005.31/15,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.96

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