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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.96, 23,226.45 and 6,131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.96, 23,226.45 and 6,131.18 is: 9,190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.96 : 23,226.45 = 6,131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.96/23,226.45 = 6,131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.96x = 23,226.45 × 6,131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.96x = 142,405,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,405,545.71/15,494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.44

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