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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.24, 23,104.50 and 6,163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.24, 23,104.50 and 6,163.96 is: 9,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.24 : 23,104.50 = 6,163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.24/23,104.50 = 6,163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.24x = 23,104.50 × 6,163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.24x = 142,415,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,415,213.82/15,397.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.40

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