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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.84, 23,194.08 and 6,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.84, 23,194.08 and 6,094.08 is: 9,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.84 : 23,194.08 = 6,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.84/23,194.08 = 6,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.84x = 23,194.08 × 6,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.84x = 141,346,579.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,346,579.05/15,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.82

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