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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,549.64, 23,328.11 and 6,190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,549.64, 23,328.11 and 6,190.19 is: 9,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,549.64 : 23,328.11 = 6,190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,549.64/23,328.11 = 6,190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,549.64x = 23,328.11 × 6,190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,549.64x = 144,405,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,405,332.08/15,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.73

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