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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.77, 23,270.63 and 6,160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.77, 23,270.63 and 6,160.71 is: 9,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.77 : 23,270.63 = 6,160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.77/23,270.63 = 6,160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.77x = 23,270.63 × 6,160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.77x = 143,363,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,363,572.14/15,523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.10

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