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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,465.80, 23,179.69 and 6,096.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,465.80, 23,179.69 and 6,096.42 is: 9,137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465.80 : 23,179.69 = 6,096.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465.80/23,179.69 = 6,096.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465.80x = 23,179.69 × 6,096.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465.80x = 141,313,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,313,125.71/15,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.14

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