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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.11, 23,270.76 and 6,156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.11, 23,270.76 and 6,156.81 is: 9,229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.11 : 23,270.76 = 6,156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.11/23,270.76 = 6,156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.11x = 23,270.76 × 6,156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.11x = 143,273,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,273,647.88/15,523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.70

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