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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.16, 23,190.36 and 6,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.16, 23,190.36 and 6,224 is: 9,336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.16 : 23,190.36 = 6,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.16/23,190.36 = 6,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.16x = 23,190.36 × 6,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.16x = 144,336,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,336,800.64/15,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.05

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