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