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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.48, 22,683.44 and 6,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.48, 22,683.44 and 6,230.86 is: 9,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.48 : 22,683.44 = 6,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.48/22,683.44 = 6,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.48x = 22,683.44 × 6,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.48x = 141,337,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,337,338.96/15,120.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.41

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