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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.24, 23,179.62 and 6,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.24, 23,179.62 and 6,219 is: 9,328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.24 : 23,179.62 = 6,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.24/23,179.62 = 6,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.24x = 23,179.62 × 6,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.24x = 144,154,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,154,056.78/15,453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.40

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