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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,604.20, 23,408.27 and 6,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,604.20, 23,408.27 and 6,115.32 is: 9,173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,604.20 : 23,408.27 = 6,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,604.20/23,408.27 = 6,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,604.20x = 23,408.27 × 6,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,604.20x = 143,149,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,149,061.70/15,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.75

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