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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.48, 23,292.62 and 6,166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.48, 23,292.62 and 6,166.52 is: 9,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.48 : 23,292.62 = 6,166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.48/23,292.62 = 6,166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.48x = 23,292.62 × 6,166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.48x = 143,634,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,634,407.08/15,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.19

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