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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,483.83, 23,225.94 and 6,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,483.83, 23,225.94 and 6,119.82 is: 9,179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,483.83 : 23,225.94 = 6,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,483.83/23,225.94 = 6,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,483.83x = 23,225.94 × 6,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,483.83x = 142,138,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,138,572.13/15,483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,179.81

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