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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,529.08, 23,278.23 and 6,163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,529.08, 23,278.23 and 6,163.59 is: 9,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,529.08 : 23,278.23 = 6,163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,529.08/23,278.23 = 6,163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,529.08x = 23,278.23 × 6,163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,529.08x = 143,477,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,477,465.65/15,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.28

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