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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,537.35, 23,307.55 and 6,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,537.35, 23,307.55 and 6,175.27 is: 9,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,537.35 : 23,307.55 = 6,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,537.35/23,307.55 = 6,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,537.35x = 23,307.55 × 6,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,537.35x = 143,930,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,930,427.98/15,537.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.51

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