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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.04, 23,181.60 and 6,092.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.04, 23,181.60 and 6,092.38 is: 9,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.04 : 23,181.60 = 6,092.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.04/23,181.60 = 6,092.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.04x = 23,181.60 × 6,092.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.04x = 141,231,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,231,168.03/15,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.29

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