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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,621.57, 23,432.80 and 6,133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,621.57, 23,432.80 and 6,133.49 is: 9,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621.57 : 23,432.80 = 6,133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621.57/23,432.80 = 6,133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621.57x = 23,432.80 × 6,133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621.57x = 143,724,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724,844.47/15,621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.41

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