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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,426, 23,140.08 and 6,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,426, 23,140.08 and 6,192 is: 9,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426 : 23,140.08 = 6,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426/23,140.08 = 6,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426x = 23,140.08 × 6,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426x = 143,283,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,283,375.36/15,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.43

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