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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.04, 23,332.92 and 6,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.04, 23,332.92 and 6,190.12 is: 9,288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.04 : 23,332.92 = 6,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.04/23,332.92 = 6,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.04x = 23,332.92 × 6,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.04x = 144,433,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,433,574.75/15,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288.91

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