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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.24, 23,181.12 and 6,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.24, 23,181.12 and 6,220 is: 9,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.24 : 23,181.12 = 6,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.24/23,181.12 = 6,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.24x = 23,181.12 × 6,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.24x = 144,186,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,186,566.40/15,454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.90

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