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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.31, 23,430.91 and 6,132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.31, 23,430.91 and 6,132.23 is: 9,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.31 : 23,430.91 = 6,132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.31/23,430.91 = 6,132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.31x = 23,430.91 × 6,132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.31x = 143,683,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,683,729.23/15,620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.52

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