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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.28, 23,184.93 and 6,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.28, 23,184.93 and 6,088.67 is: 9,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.28 : 23,184.93 = 6,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.28/23,184.93 = 6,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.28x = 23,184.93 × 6,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.28x = 141,165,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,165,381.59/15,450.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.75

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