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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.93, 23,237.93 and 6,134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.93, 23,237.93 and 6,134.15 is: 9,201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.93 : 23,237.93 = 6,134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.93/23,237.93 = 6,134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.93x = 23,237.93 × 6,134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.93x = 142,545,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,545,021.74/15,491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.25

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