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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,451.24, 23,176.62 and 6,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,451.24, 23,176.62 and 6,217 is: 9,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,451.24 : 23,176.62 = 6,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,451.24/23,176.62 = 6,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,451.24x = 23,176.62 × 6,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,451.24x = 144,089,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,089,046.54/15,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.40

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