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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.59, 23,245.05 and 6,138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.59, 23,245.05 and 6,138.89 is: 9,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.59 : 23,245.05 = 6,138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.59/23,245.05 = 6,138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.59x = 23,245.05 × 6,138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.59x = 142,698,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,698,781.69/15,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.40

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