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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,464.88, 23,196.48 and 6,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,464.88, 23,196.48 and 6,104.40 is: 9,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,464.88 : 23,196.48 = 6,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,464.88/23,196.48 = 6,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,464.88x = 23,196.48 × 6,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,464.88x = 141,600,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,600,592.51/15,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.27

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