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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.27, 23,272.88 and 6,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.27, 23,272.88 and 6,162.21 is: 9,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.27 : 23,272.88 = 6,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.27/23,272.88 = 6,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.27x = 23,272.88 × 6,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.27x = 143,412,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,412,343.05/15,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.35

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