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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,391.50, 23,088.33 and 6,157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,391.50, 23,088.33 and 6,157.50 is: 9,236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,391.50 : 23,088.33 = 6,157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,391.50/23,088.33 = 6,157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,391.50x = 23,088.33 × 6,157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,391.50x = 142,166,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,166,391.98/15,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.68

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