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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,523.93, 23,288.88 and 6,162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,523.93, 23,288.88 and 6,162.10 is: 9,244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,523.93 : 23,288.88 = 6,162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,523.93/23,288.88 = 6,162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,523.93x = 23,288.88 × 6,162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,523.93x = 143,508,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,508,407.45/15,523.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.33

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