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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466.95, 23,191.92 and 6,098.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,466.95, 23,191.92 and 6,098.09 is: 9,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,466.95 : 23,191.92 = 6,098.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,466.95/23,191.92 = 6,098.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,466.95x = 23,191.92 × 6,098.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,466.95x = 141,426,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,426,299.47/15,466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.77

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