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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.34, 23,293.79 and 6,170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.34, 23,293.79 and 6,170.32 is: 9,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.34 : 23,293.79 = 6,170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.34/23,293.79 = 6,170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.34x = 23,293.79 × 6,170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.34x = 143,730,049.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,730,049.23/15,535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,251.82

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