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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,547.16, 23,307.96 and 6,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,547.16, 23,307.96 and 6,183.16 is: 9,269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,547.16 : 23,307.96 = 6,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,547.16/23,307.96 = 6,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,547.16x = 23,307.96 × 6,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,547.16x = 144,116,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116,845.95/15,547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.66

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