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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.16, 23,302.10 and 6,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.16, 23,302.10 and 6,180.50 is: 9,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.16 : 23,302.10 = 6,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.16/23,302.10 = 6,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.16x = 23,302.10 × 6,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.16x = 144,018,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,018,481.64/15,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.70

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