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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.03, 23,304.90 and 6,182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.03, 23,304.90 and 6,182.37 is: 9,271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.03 : 23,304.90 = 6,182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.03/23,304.90 = 6,182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.03x = 23,304.90 × 6,182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.03x = 144,079,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,079,514.61/15,540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.51

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