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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,545.32, 23,303.28 and 6,191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,545.32, 23,303.28 and 6,191.11 is: 9,280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,545.32 : 23,303.28 = 6,191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,545.32/23,303.28 = 6,191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,545.32x = 23,303.28 × 6,191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,545.32x = 144,273,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273,147.94/15,545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.81

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