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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.74, 23,183.33 and 6,094.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.74, 23,183.33 and 6,094.11 is: 9,141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.74 : 23,183.33 = 6,094.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.74/23,183.33 = 6,094.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.74x = 23,183.33 × 6,094.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.74x = 141,281,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,281,732.72/15,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.64

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