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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.49, 23,293.44 and 6,186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.49, 23,293.44 and 6,186.13 is: 9,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.49 : 23,293.44 = 6,186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.49/23,293.44 = 6,186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.49x = 23,293.44 × 6,186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.49x = 144,096,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,096,189.75/15,539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.90

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