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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.33, 23,245.38 and 6,136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.33, 23,245.38 and 6,136.97 is: 9,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.33 : 23,245.38 = 6,136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.33/23,245.38 = 6,136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.33x = 23,245.38 × 6,136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.33x = 142,656,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,656,083.47/15,497.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.21

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