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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.84, 23,195.58 and 6,095.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.84, 23,195.58 and 6,095.08 is: 9,144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.84 : 23,195.58 = 6,095.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.84/23,195.58 = 6,095.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.84x = 23,195.58 × 6,095.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.84x = 141,378,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,378,915.75/15,460.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,144.32

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