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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.44, 23,094.24 and 6,156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.44, 23,094.24 and 6,156.48 is: 9,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.44 : 23,094.24 = 6,156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.44/23,094.24 = 6,156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.44x = 23,094.24 × 6,156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.44x = 142,179,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,179,226.68/15,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.95

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