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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.62, 23,251.86 and 6,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.62, 23,251.86 and 6,134.94 is: 9,203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.62 : 23,251.86 = 6,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.62/23,251.86 = 6,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.62x = 23,251.86 × 6,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.62x = 142,648,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,648,765.99/15,499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.37

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