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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429, 23,144.58 and 6,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429, 23,144.58 and 6,195 is: 9,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429 : 23,144.58 = 6,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429/23,144.58 = 6,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429x = 23,144.58 × 6,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429x = 143,380,673.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,380,673.10/15,429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.93

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