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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.22, 23,272.74 and 6,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.22, 23,272.74 and 6,153.57 is: 9,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.22 : 23,272.74 = 6,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.22/23,272.74 = 6,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.22x = 23,272.74 × 6,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.22x = 143,210,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,210,434.68/15,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.75

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