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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.18, 23,248.88 and 6,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.18, 23,248.88 and 6,134.10 is: 9,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.18 : 23,248.88 = 6,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.18/23,248.88 = 6,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.18x = 23,248.88 × 6,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.18x = 142,610,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,610,954.81/15,493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.76

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