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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,499.94, 23,233.91 and 6,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,499.94, 23,233.91 and 6,136.20 is: 9,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,499.94 : 23,233.91 = 6,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,499.94/23,233.91 = 6,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,499.94x = 23,233.91 × 6,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,499.94x = 142,567,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,567,887.86/15,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.97

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