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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,544.26, 23,299.08 and 6,181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,544.26, 23,299.08 and 6,181.86 is: 9,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544.26 : 23,299.08 = 6,181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544.26/23,299.08 = 6,181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544.26x = 23,299.08 × 6,181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544.26x = 144,031,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,031,650.69/15,544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.91

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