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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,395.84, 23,096.64 and 6,162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,395.84, 23,096.64 and 6,162.56 is: 9,244.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,395.84 : 23,096.64 = 6,162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,395.84/23,096.64 = 6,162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,395.84x = 23,096.64 × 6,162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,395.84x = 142,334,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,334,429.80/15,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.99

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