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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.40, 23,316.96 and 6,176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.40, 23,316.96 and 6,176.72 is: 9,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.40 : 23,316.96 = 6,176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.40/23,316.96 = 6,176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.40x = 23,316.96 × 6,176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.40x = 144,022,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,022,333.17/15,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.80

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