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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.42, 23,278.68 and 6,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.42, 23,278.68 and 6,159.66 is: 9,237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.42 : 23,278.68 = 6,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.42/23,278.68 = 6,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.42x = 23,278.68 × 6,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.42x = 143,388,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,388,754.05/15,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.53

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