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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.27, 23,171.82 and 6,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.27, 23,171.82 and 6,094.66 is: 9,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.27 : 23,171.82 = 6,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.27/23,171.82 = 6,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.27x = 23,171.82 × 6,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.27x = 141,224,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,224,364.48/15,458.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.85

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