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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.11, 23,291.19 and 6,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.11, 23,291.19 and 6,170.26 is: 9,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.11 : 23,291.19 = 6,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.11/23,291.19 = 6,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.11x = 23,291.19 × 6,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.11x = 143,712,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,712,698.01/15,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.24

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