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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,535.75, 23,306.67 and 6,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,535.75, 23,306.67 and 6,174.02 is: 9,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,535.75 : 23,306.67 = 6,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,535.75/23,306.67 = 6,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,535.75x = 23,306.67 × 6,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,535.75x = 143,895,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,895,889.55/15,535.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.24

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