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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,479.64, 23,219.40 and 6,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,479.64, 23,219.40 and 6,245.64 is: 9,368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,479.64 : 23,219.40 = 6,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,479.64/23,219.40 = 6,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,479.64x = 23,219.40 × 6,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,479.64x = 145,020,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,020,013.42/15,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.44

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