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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.28, 23,297.46 and 6,163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.28, 23,297.46 and 6,163.66 is: 9,249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.28 : 23,297.46 = 6,163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.28/23,297.46 = 6,163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.28x = 23,297.46 × 6,163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.28x = 143,597,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,597,622.30/15,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.28

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