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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498.93, 23,238.93 and 6,609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498.93, 23,238.93 and 6,609.27 is: 9,909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498.93 : 23,238.93 = 6,609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498.93/23,238.93 = 6,609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498.93x = 23,238.93 × 6,609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498.93x = 153,592,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,592,362.88/15,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.87

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