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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.44, 23,286.52 and 6,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.44, 23,286.52 and 6,171.40 is: 9,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.44 : 23,286.52 = 6,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.44/23,286.52 = 6,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.44x = 23,286.52 × 6,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.44x = 143,710,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,710,429.53/15,534.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.09

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