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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.36, 23,167.38 and 6,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.36, 23,167.38 and 6,219.32 is: 9,320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.36 : 23,167.38 = 6,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.36/23,167.38 = 6,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.36x = 23,167.38 × 6,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.36x = 144,085,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,085,349.78/15,458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.87

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