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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,553.16, 23,316.96 and 6,189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,553.16, 23,316.96 and 6,189.14 is: 9,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,553.16 : 23,316.96 = 6,189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,553.16/23,316.96 = 6,189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,553.16x = 23,316.96 × 6,189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,553.16x = 144,311,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,311,929.81/15,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.62

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