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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.31, 23,278.58 and 6,162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.31, 23,278.58 and 6,162.03 is: 9,240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.31 : 23,278.58 = 6,162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.31/23,278.58 = 6,162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.31x = 23,278.58 × 6,162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.31x = 143,443,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,443,277.51/15,523.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.51

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