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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,452.98, 23,179.47 and 6,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,452.98, 23,179.47 and 6,212.50 is: 9,318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,452.98 : 23,179.47 = 6,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,452.98/23,179.47 = 6,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,452.98x = 23,179.47 × 6,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,452.98x = 144,002,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,002,457.38/15,452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,318.75

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