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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,521.89, 23,274.33 and 6,152.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,521.89, 23,274.33 and 6,152.42 is: 9,225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,521.89 : 23,274.33 = 6,152.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,521.89/23,274.33 = 6,152.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,521.89x = 23,274.33 × 6,152.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,521.89x = 143,193,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,193,313.94/15,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,225.25

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