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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,536.52, 23,289.72 and 6,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,536.52, 23,289.72 and 6,173.46 is: 9,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,536.52 : 23,289.72 = 6,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,536.52/23,289.72 = 6,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,536.52x = 23,289.72 × 6,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,536.52x = 143,778,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,778,154.83/15,536.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.21

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