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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.28, 23,295.96 and 6,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.28, 23,295.96 and 6,162.66 is: 9,247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.28 : 23,295.96 = 6,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.28/23,295.96 = 6,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.28x = 23,295.96 × 6,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.28x = 143,565,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,565,080.85/15,524.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.78

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