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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.48, 23,115.72 and 6,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.48, 23,115.72 and 6,170 is: 9,255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.48 : 23,115.72 = 6,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.48/23,115.72 = 6,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.48x = 23,115.72 × 6,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.48x = 142,623,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,623,992.40/15,410.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255

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