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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.83, 23,292.42 and 6,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.83, 23,292.42 and 6,173.47 is: 9,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.83 : 23,292.42 = 6,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.83/23,292.42 = 6,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.83x = 23,292.42 × 6,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.83x = 143,795,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,795,056.10/15,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.90

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