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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.16, 23,254.88 and 6,138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.16, 23,254.88 and 6,138.08 is: 9,210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.16 : 23,254.88 = 6,138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.16/23,254.88 = 6,138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.16x = 23,254.88 × 6,138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.16x = 142,740,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,740,313.83/15,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.74

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