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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,453.48, 23,180.22 and 6,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,453.48, 23,180.22 and 6,213 is: 9,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,453.48 : 23,180.22 = 6,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,453.48/23,180.22 = 6,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,453.48x = 23,180.22 × 6,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,453.48x = 144,018,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,018,706.86/15,453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.50

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