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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.26, 23,163.40 and 6,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.26, 23,163.40 and 6,208.26 is: 9,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.26 : 23,163.40 = 6,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.26/23,163.40 = 6,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.26x = 23,163.40 × 6,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.26x = 143,804,409.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,804,409.68/15,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.39

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