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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.48, 23,105.22 and 6,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.48, 23,105.22 and 6,163 is: 9,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.48 : 23,105.22 = 6,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.48/23,105.22 = 6,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.48x = 23,105.22 × 6,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.48x = 142,397,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,397,470.86/15,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.50

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