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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.03, 23,315.61 and 6,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.03, 23,315.61 and 6,184.30 is: 9,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.03 : 23,315.61 = 6,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.03/23,315.61 = 6,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.03x = 23,315.61 × 6,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.03x = 144,190,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,190,735.54/15,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.09

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