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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.03, 23,298.59 and 6,164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.03, 23,298.59 and 6,164.41 is: 9,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.03 : 23,298.59 = 6,164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.03/23,298.59 = 6,164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.03x = 23,298.59 × 6,164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.03x = 143,622,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,622,061.18/15,526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.40

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