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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,467.95, 23,193.42 and 6,099.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,467.95, 23,193.42 and 6,099.09 is: 9,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,467.95 : 23,193.42 = 6,099.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,467.95/23,193.42 = 6,099.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,467.95x = 23,193.42 × 6,099.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,467.95x = 141,458,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,458,755.99/15,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.28

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