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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.53, 23,249.84 and 6,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.53, 23,249.84 and 6,131.96 is: 9,201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.53 : 23,249.84 = 6,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.53/23,249.84 = 6,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.53x = 23,249.84 × 6,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.53x = 142,566,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,566,941.98/15,493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.71

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