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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.15, 23,295.09 and 6,168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.15, 23,295.09 and 6,168.18 is: 9,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.15 : 23,295.09 = 6,168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.15/23,295.09 = 6,168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.15x = 23,295.09 × 6,168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.15x = 143,688,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,688,418.72/15,541.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,245.68

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