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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.13, 23,190.21 and 6,226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.13, 23,190.21 and 6,226.13 is: 9,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.13 : 23,190.21 = 6,226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.13/23,190.21 = 6,226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.13x = 23,190.21 × 6,226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.13x = 144,385,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,385,146.24/15,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.20

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