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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,543.32, 23,314.38 and 6,182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,543.32, 23,314.38 and 6,182.96 is: 9,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,543.32 : 23,314.38 = 6,182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,543.32/23,314.38 = 6,182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,543.32x = 23,314.38 × 6,182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,543.32x = 144,151,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,151,878.96/15,543.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.20

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