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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,542.66, 23,297.34 and 6,169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,542.66, 23,297.34 and 6,169.68 is: 9,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542.66 : 23,297.34 = 6,169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542.66/23,297.34 = 6,169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542.66x = 23,297.34 × 6,169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542.66x = 143,737,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,737,132.65/15,542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.91

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