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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,487.25, 23,222.64 and 6,126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,487.25, 23,222.64 and 6,126.89 is: 9,187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,487.25 : 23,222.64 = 6,126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,487.25/23,222.64 = 6,126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,487.25x = 23,222.64 × 6,126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,487.25x = 142,282,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,282,641.82/15,487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.08

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