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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.33, 23,327.64 and 6,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.33, 23,327.64 and 6,189.92 is: 9,286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.33 : 23,327.64 = 6,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.33/23,327.64 = 6,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.33x = 23,327.64 × 6,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.33x = 144,396,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,396,225.39/15,549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.33

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