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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.09, 23,294.91 and 6,171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.09, 23,294.91 and 6,171.07 is: 9,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.09 : 23,294.91 = 6,171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.09/23,294.91 = 6,171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.09x = 23,294.91 × 6,171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.09x = 143,754,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,754,462.02/15,536.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.94

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