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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456.52, 23,188.08 and 6,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456.52, 23,188.08 and 6,222.52 is: 9,335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456.52 : 23,188.08 = 6,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456.52/23,188.08 = 6,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456.52x = 23,188.08 × 6,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456.52x = 144,288,291.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,288,291.56/15,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.11

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