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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.46, 23,315.79 and 6,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.46, 23,315.79 and 6,176.48 is: 9,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.46 : 23,315.79 = 6,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.46/23,315.79 = 6,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.46x = 23,315.79 × 6,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.46x = 144,009,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,009,510.62/15,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.94

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