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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.30, 23,297.58 and 6,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.30, 23,297.58 and 6,174.54 is: 9,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.30 : 23,297.58 = 6,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.30/23,297.58 = 6,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.30x = 23,297.58 × 6,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.30x = 143,851,839.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,851,839.61/15,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.70

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