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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.27, 23,272.72 and 6,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.27, 23,272.72 and 6,162.18 is: 9,237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.27 : 23,272.72 = 6,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.27/23,272.72 = 6,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.27x = 23,272.72 × 6,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.27x = 143,410,587.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,410,587.05/15,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.24

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