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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,444.48, 23,153.76 and 6,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,444.48, 23,153.76 and 6,216.96 is: 9,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444.48 : 23,153.76 = 6,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444.48/23,153.76 = 6,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444.48x = 23,153.76 × 6,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444.48x = 143,945,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,945,999.77/15,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.22

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