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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,528.27, 23,277.22 and 6,165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,528.27, 23,277.22 and 6,165.18 is: 9,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,528.27 : 23,277.22 = 6,165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,528.27/23,277.22 = 6,165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,528.27x = 23,277.22 × 6,165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,528.27x = 143,508,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,508,251.20/15,528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.74

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