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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,476.16, 23,214.24 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,476.16, 23,214.24 and 6,240 is: 9,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,476.16 : 23,214.24 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,476.16/23,214.24 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,476.16x = 23,214.24 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,476.16x = 144,856,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,856,857.60/15,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.00

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