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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,488.18, 23,241.38 and 6,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,488.18, 23,241.38 and 6,129.10 is: 9,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488.18 : 23,241.38 = 6,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488.18/23,241.38 = 6,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488.18x = 23,241.38 × 6,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488.18x = 142,448,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,448,742.16/15,488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.26

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