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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.90, 23,258.07 and 6,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.90, 23,258.07 and 6,143.94 is: 9,219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.90 : 23,258.07 = 6,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.90/23,258.07 = 6,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.90x = 23,258.07 × 6,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.90x = 142,896,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896,186.60/15,498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.76

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