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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.34, 23,200.83 and 6,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.34, 23,200.83 and 6,098.58 is: 9,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.34 : 23,200.83 = 6,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.34/23,200.83 = 6,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.34x = 23,200.83 × 6,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.34x = 141,492,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,492,117.82/15,464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.57

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