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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,546.83, 23,305.53 and 6,192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,546.83, 23,305.53 and 6,192.62 is: 9,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546.83 : 23,305.53 = 6,192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546.83/23,305.53 = 6,192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546.83x = 23,305.53 × 6,192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546.83x = 144,322,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,322,174.66/15,546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.06

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