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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,473.69, 23,191.46 and 6,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,473.69, 23,191.46 and 6,104.28 is: 9,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,473.69 : 23,191.46 = 6,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,473.69/23,191.46 = 6,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,473.69x = 23,191.46 × 6,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,473.69x = 141,567,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,567,134.93/15,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.90

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