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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.30, 23,299.08 and 6,175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.30, 23,299.08 and 6,175.54 is: 9,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.30 : 23,299.08 = 6,175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.30/23,299.08 = 6,175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.30x = 23,299.08 × 6,175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.30x = 143,884,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,884,400.50/15,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.20

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