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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.88, 23,322.62 and 6,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.88, 23,322.62 and 6,188.52 is: 9,282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.88 : 23,322.62 = 6,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.88/23,322.62 = 6,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.88x = 23,322.62 × 6,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.88x = 144,332,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,332,500.32/15,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.50

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