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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.34, 23,295.28 and 6,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.34, 23,295.28 and 6,171.32 is: 9,253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.34 : 23,295.28 = 6,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.34/23,295.28 = 6,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.34x = 23,295.28 × 6,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.34x = 143,762,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,762,627.37/15,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.31

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