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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,512.90, 23,256.18 and 6,159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,512.90, 23,256.18 and 6,159.49 is: 9,234.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,512.90 : 23,256.18 = 6,159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,512.90/23,256.18 = 6,159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,512.90x = 23,256.18 × 6,159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,512.90x = 143,246,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,246,150.01/15,512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.01

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