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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.58, 23,265.56 and 6,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.58, 23,265.56 and 6,161.54 is: 9,232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.58 : 23,265.56 = 6,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.58/23,265.56 = 6,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.58x = 23,265.56 × 6,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.58x = 143,351,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,351,678.56/15,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,232.66

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