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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.03, 23,297.09 and 6,163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.03, 23,297.09 and 6,163.41 is: 9,248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.03 : 23,297.09 = 6,163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.03/23,297.09 = 6,163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.03x = 23,297.09 × 6,163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.03x = 143,589,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,589,486.66/15,525.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.90

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