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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.76, 23,245.79 and 6,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.76, 23,245.79 and 6,136.56 is: 9,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.76 : 23,245.79 = 6,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.76/23,245.79 = 6,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.76x = 23,245.79 × 6,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.76x = 142,649,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,649,154.40/15,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.32

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