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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.93, 23,287.38 and 6,161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.93, 23,287.38 and 6,161.10 is: 9,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.93 : 23,287.38 = 6,161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.93/23,287.38 = 6,161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.93x = 23,287.38 × 6,161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.93x = 143,475,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,475,876.92/15,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.83

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