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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.84, 23,093.64 and 6,160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.84, 23,093.64 and 6,160.56 is: 9,241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.84 : 23,093.64 = 6,160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.84/23,093.64 = 6,160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.84x = 23,093.64 × 6,160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.84x = 142,269,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,269,754.84/15,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.99

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