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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,527.77, 23,276.62 and 6,164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,527.77, 23,276.62 and 6,164.71 is: 9,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,527.77 : 23,276.62 = 6,164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,527.77/23,276.62 = 6,164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,527.77x = 23,276.62 × 6,164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,527.77x = 143,493,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,493,612.08/15,527.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.10

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