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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.48, 23,168.76 and 6,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.48, 23,168.76 and 6,218.32 is: 9,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.48 : 23,168.76 = 6,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.48/23,168.76 = 6,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.48x = 23,168.76 × 6,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.48x = 144,070,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,070,763.68/15,454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.27

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