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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.62, 23,256.36 and 6,137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.62, 23,256.36 and 6,137.94 is: 9,207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.62 : 23,256.36 = 6,137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.62/23,256.36 = 6,137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.62x = 23,256.36 × 6,137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.62x = 142,746,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746,142.30/15,502.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.87

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