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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.94, 23,239.68 and 6,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.94, 23,239.68 and 6,258.94 is: 9,388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.94 : 23,239.68 = 6,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.94/23,239.68 = 6,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.94x = 23,239.68 × 6,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.94x = 145,455,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,455,681.17/15,492.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.52

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