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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.96, 23,227.95 and 6,132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.96, 23,227.95 and 6,132.18 is: 9,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.96 : 23,227.95 = 6,132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.96/23,227.95 = 6,132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.96x = 23,227.95 × 6,132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.96x = 142,437,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,437,970.43/15,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.94

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