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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.16, 23,251.88 and 6,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.16, 23,251.88 and 6,136.08 is: 9,207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.16 : 23,251.88 = 6,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.16/23,251.88 = 6,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.16x = 23,251.88 × 6,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.16x = 142,675,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,675,395.83/15,495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.74

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