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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.66, 23,168.49 and 6,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.66, 23,168.49 and 6,209.50 is: 9,314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.66 : 23,168.49 = 6,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.66/23,168.49 = 6,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.66x = 23,168.49 × 6,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.66x = 143,864,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,864,738.66/15,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,314.25

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