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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,443.65, 23,165.43 and 6,216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,443.65, 23,165.43 and 6,216.13 is: 9,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,443.65 : 23,165.43 = 6,216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,443.65/23,165.43 = 6,216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,443.65x = 23,165.43 × 6,216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,443.65x = 143,999,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,999,324.39/15,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.18

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