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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.16, 23,309.46 and 6,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.16, 23,309.46 and 6,184.17 is: 9,271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.16 : 23,309.46 = 6,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.16/23,309.46 = 6,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.16x = 23,309.46 × 6,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.16x = 144,149,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,149,663.25/15,548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.17

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