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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.62, 23,276.05 and 6,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.62, 23,276.05 and 6,160.34 is: 9,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.62 : 23,276.05 = 6,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.62/23,276.05 = 6,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.62x = 23,276.05 × 6,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.62x = 143,388,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,388,424.65/15,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.98

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