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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.42, 23,190.03 and 6,098.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.42, 23,190.03 and 6,098.79 is: 9,148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.42 : 23,190.03 = 6,098.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.42/23,190.03 = 6,098.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.42x = 23,190.03 × 6,098.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.42x = 141,431,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,431,123.06/15,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.54

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