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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.05, 23,287.14 and 6,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.05, 23,287.14 and 6,163.13 is: 9,245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.05 : 23,287.14 = 6,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.05/23,287.14 = 6,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.05x = 23,287.14 × 6,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.05x = 143,521,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,521,554.71/15,523.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.71

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