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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,450.48, 23,162.76 and 6,214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,450.48, 23,162.76 and 6,214.32 is: 9,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,450.48 : 23,162.76 = 6,214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,450.48/23,162.76 = 6,214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,450.48x = 23,162.76 × 6,214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,450.48x = 143,940,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,940,802.72/15,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.27

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