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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.04, 23,326.92 and 6,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.04, 23,326.92 and 6,186.12 is: 9,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.04 : 23,326.92 = 6,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.04/23,326.92 = 6,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.04x = 23,326.92 × 6,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.04x = 144,303,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,303,126.35/15,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.90

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