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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.22, 23,988.49 and 6,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.22, 23,988.49 and 6,129.16 is: 9,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.22 : 23,988.49 = 6,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.22/23,988.49 = 6,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.22x = 23,988.49 × 6,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.22x = 147,029,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,029,293.37/15,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.80

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