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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524.64, 23,273.33 and 6,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524.64, 23,273.33 and 6,171.26 is: 9,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524.64 : 23,273.33 = 6,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524.64/23,273.33 = 6,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524.64x = 23,273.33 × 6,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524.64x = 143,625,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,625,623.27/15,524.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.46

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