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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,738.59, 23,599.25 and 6,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,738.59, 23,599.25 and 6,241.28 is: 9,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,738.59 : 23,599.25 = 6,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,738.59/23,599.25 = 6,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,738.59x = 23,599.25 × 6,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,738.59x = 147,289,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,289,554.83/15,738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.50

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