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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,531.94, 23,282.79 and 6,168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,531.94, 23,282.79 and 6,168.88 is: 9,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,531.94 : 23,282.79 = 6,168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,531.94/23,282.79 = 6,168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,531.94x = 23,282.79 × 6,168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,531.94x = 143,628,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,628,737.58/15,531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.31

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