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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,491.94, 23,229.68 and 6,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,491.94, 23,229.68 and 6,131.58 is: 9,194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,491.94 : 23,229.68 = 6,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,491.94/23,229.68 = 6,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,491.94x = 23,229.68 × 6,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,491.94x = 142,434,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,434,610.64/15,491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.11

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