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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,493.56, 23,230.98 and 6,248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,493.56, 23,230.98 and 6,248.76 is: 9,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,493.56 : 23,230.98 = 6,248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,493.56/23,230.98 = 6,248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,493.56x = 23,230.98 × 6,248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,493.56x = 145,164,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,164,818.58/15,493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.36

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