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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,448.50, 23,176.08 and 6,214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,448.50, 23,176.08 and 6,214.50 is: 9,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,448.50 : 23,176.08 = 6,214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,448.50/23,176.08 = 6,214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,448.50x = 23,176.08 × 6,214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,448.50x = 144,027,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,027,749.16/15,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.09

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