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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.79, 23,173.70 and 6,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.79, 23,173.70 and 6,092.42 is: 9,131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.79 : 23,173.70 = 6,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.79/23,173.70 = 6,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.79x = 23,173.70 × 6,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.79x = 141,183,767.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,183,767.02/15,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.14

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