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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.08, 23,229.86 and 6,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.08, 23,229.86 and 6,131.72 is: 9,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.08 : 23,229.86 = 6,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.08/23,229.86 = 6,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.08x = 23,229.86 × 6,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.08x = 142,438,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,438,997.16/15,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.31

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