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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,548.33, 23,326.14 and 6,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,548.33, 23,326.14 and 6,188.92 is: 9,284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,548.33 : 23,326.14 = 6,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,548.33/23,326.14 = 6,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,548.33x = 23,326.14 × 6,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,548.33x = 144,363,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,363,614.37/15,548.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.83

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