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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,458.52, 23,191.08 and 6,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,458.52, 23,191.08 and 6,224.52 is: 9,338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,458.52 : 23,191.08 = 6,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,458.52/23,191.08 = 6,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,458.52x = 23,191.08 × 6,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,458.52x = 144,353,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,353,341.28/15,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.11

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