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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,525.77, 23,273.47 and 6,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,525.77, 23,273.47 and 6,162.68 is: 9,237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,525.77 : 23,273.47 = 6,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,525.77/23,273.47 = 6,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,525.77x = 23,273.47 × 6,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,525.77x = 143,426,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,426,800.92/15,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.98

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