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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.87, 23,272.81 and 6,158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.87, 23,272.81 and 6,158.04 is: 9,231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.87 : 23,272.81 = 6,158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.87/23,272.81 = 6,158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.87x = 23,272.81 × 6,158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.87x = 143,314,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,314,894.89/15,523.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.91

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