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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,449.50, 23,177.58 and 6,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,449.50, 23,177.58 and 6,215.50 is: 9,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,449.50 : 23,177.58 = 6,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,449.50/23,177.58 = 6,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,449.50x = 23,177.58 × 6,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,449.50x = 144,060,248.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,060,248.49/15,449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.59

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