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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.48, 23,294.12 and 6,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.48, 23,294.12 and 6,167.52 is: 9,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.48 : 23,294.12 = 6,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.48/23,294.12 = 6,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.48x = 23,294.12 × 6,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.48x = 143,666,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,666,950.98/15,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.69

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