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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.11, 23,289.69 and 6,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.11, 23,289.69 and 6,169.26 is: 9,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.11 : 23,289.69 = 6,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.11/23,289.69 = 6,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.11x = 23,289.69 × 6,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.11x = 143,680,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,680,152.93/15,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,248.74

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