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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.25, 23,321.59 and 6,307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.25, 23,321.59 and 6,307.25 is: 9,464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.25 : 23,321.59 = 6,307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.25/23,321.59 = 6,307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.25x = 23,321.59 × 6,307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.25x = 147,094,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,094,966.15/15,541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.81

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