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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.64, 23,221.50 and 6,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.64, 23,221.50 and 6,127.86 is: 9,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.64 : 23,221.50 = 6,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.64/23,221.50 = 6,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.64x = 23,221.50 × 6,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.64x = 142,298,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,298,100.99/15,491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,185.48

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