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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.81, 23,274.18 and 6,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.81, 23,274.18 and 6,152.33 is: 9,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.81 : 23,274.18 = 6,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.81/23,274.18 = 6,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.81x = 23,274.18 × 6,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.81x = 143,190,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,190,494.02/15,521.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.12

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