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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.14, 23,291.45 and 6,172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.14, 23,291.45 and 6,172.13 is: 9,253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.14 : 23,291.45 = 6,172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.14/23,291.45 = 6,172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.14x = 23,291.45 × 6,172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.14x = 143,757,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,757,907.80/15,536.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.13

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