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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.22, 23,275.74 and 6,155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.22, 23,275.74 and 6,155.58 is: 9,229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.22 : 23,275.74 = 6,155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.22/23,275.74 = 6,155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.22x = 23,275.74 × 6,155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.22x = 143,275,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,275,679.63/15,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.77

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