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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.66, 23,311.71 and 6,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.66, 23,311.71 and 6,185.66 is: 9,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.66 : 23,311.71 = 6,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.66/23,311.71 = 6,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.66x = 23,311.71 × 6,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.66x = 144,198,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,198,195.52/15,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.40

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