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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.33, 23,315.40 and 6,185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.33, 23,315.40 and 6,185.97 is: 9,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.33 : 23,315.40 = 6,185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.33/23,315.40 = 6,185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.33x = 23,315.40 × 6,185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.33x = 144,228,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,228,364.94/15,546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.33

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