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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.16, 23,160.24 and 6,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.16, 23,160.24 and 6,204 is: 9,306

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.16 : 23,160.24 = 6,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.16/23,160.24 = 6,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.16x = 23,160.24 × 6,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.16x = 143,686,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,686,128.96/15,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306

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