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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.34, 23,319.90 and 6,188.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.34, 23,319.90 and 6,188.98 is: 9,281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.34 : 23,319.90 = 6,188.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.34/23,319.90 = 6,188.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.34x = 23,319.90 × 6,188.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.34x = 144,326,394.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,326,394.70/15,549.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.83

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