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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.04, 23,144.56 and 6,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.04, 23,144.56 and 6,195.04 is: 9,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.04 : 23,144.56 = 6,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.04/23,144.56 = 6,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.04x = 23,144.56 × 6,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.04x = 143,381,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,381,474.98/15,429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.96

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