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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.49, 23,296.44 and 6,188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.49, 23,296.44 and 6,188.13 is: 9,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.49 : 23,296.44 = 6,188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.49/23,296.44 = 6,188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.49x = 23,296.44 × 6,188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.49x = 144,161,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,161,399.26/15,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.91

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