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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.02, 23,287.47 and 6,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.02, 23,287.47 and 6,171.96 is: 9,251.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.02 : 23,287.47 = 6,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.02/23,287.47 = 6,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.02x = 23,287.47 × 6,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.02x = 143,729,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,729,333.34/15,535.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.96

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